Fugro Completes Its First Remote Offshore Inspection Operation with the Blue Essence USV Platform

Written by Ruth Rodrigues

Published on 31/01/2023 at 11:49

Updated on 31/01/2023 at 17:59

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The Remote Offshore Inspection Operation Ensured the Necessary Data for the Progress of the Dutch Operator’s Project. Fugro Used the Blue Essence USV Platform to Make the Activity with TAQA Netherlands Even More Optimized.

The multinational company Fugro announced significant results in its operations at the end of January. It announced the completion of its first remote offshore integrity inspection operation in the North Sea. The activity was conducted for the operator TAQA Netherlands and utilized the remote Blue Essence USV platform to ensure process quality.

Watch Fugro’s Blue Essence USV in Action

Fugro’s Remote Offshore Integrity Inspection Operation for TAQA Netherlands Successfully Completed in the North Sea Region

Advancements in remotely controlled support vessels for high-difficulty operations are generating positive outcomes in the international landscape.

The company Fugro announced the completion of its first remote offshore integrity inspection operation in the North Sea region.

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Data Acquired by the Offshore Inspection Operation with Blue Essence USV Was Accessed in Real Time by the Company and TAQA Netherlands

According to the companies, during the operations, the Blue Essence USV and the Blue Volta eROV were remotely controlled via satellite link by operators in Fugro’s remote operation centers (ROC) in the Netherlands and Aberdeen.

The data collected during the operation was accessed in real time by the companies, allowing for greater control over the integrity of TAQA Netherlands’ assets.

Moreover, the unmanned integrity inspection of TAQA’s offshore assets and pipelines in the Dutch North Sea resulted in 95% less CO₂ emissions.

It required only 5% of the usual amount of fuel, thus minimizing the emissions of the pollutant gas.

René Zwanepol, Country Manager of TAQA Netherlands, highlighted the company’s satisfaction with the success of the offshore operation.

He also stated that this is definitely the way forward for future campaigns. The innovative approach could ensure the success of several future inspection campaigns.

With the use of Blue Essence USV, Fugro will be able to expand the quality of operation for TAQA Netherlands to many other companies in the offshore sector.

Fugro Completes Its First Remote Offshore Inspection Operation with the Blue Essence USV Platform

The Remote Offshore Inspection Operation Ensured the Necessary Data for the Progress of the Dutch Operator’s Project. Fugro Used the Blue Essence USV Platform to Make the Activity with TAQA Netherlands Even More Optimized.

Watch Fugro’s Blue Essence USV in Action

Fugro’s Remote Offshore Integrity Inspection Operation for TAQA Netherlands Successfully Completed in the North Sea Region

Data Acquired by the Offshore Inspection Operation with Blue Essence USV Was Accessed in Real Time by the Company and TAQA Netherlands

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