In the energy sector, structural integrity and lifting safety are non-negotiable. Over the course of the month, the APAC team rolled out a comprehensive range of specialized testing, inspection, and certification services across several projects:
- LARS Umbilical Wire Rope Installation: Using a Motive 75Te Spooling Winch with controlled 3Te back-tension to safely spool 1,700 m of 41.5 mm diameter wire rope
- Inspection of Lifting Gear and Equipment: Rigorous compliance checks on wire rope slings, lifting slings, shackles, lanyards, and man-riding platforms to guarantee safety during critical lifts
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Using Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) instruments to identify cracks, corrosion, or hidden flaws in a Knuckle Boom Main Crane Hook, and conducting eddy current testing of critical weldments of the client’s umbilical reel onsite
- Load Testing: Validating equipment load capabilities using specialized waterbags and load cells for certified strength and weight validation
- Socketing of Wire Rope Termination: Carried out by specialists to ensure secure, high-strength connections
The Engineering and Project Management teams conducted an in-depth analysis of the umbilical spooling and the inspection requirements. By evaluating environmental conditions, location constraints, and resource availability, Motive delivered a tailored, cost-effective proposal for the client.
