Rig Inspection Services
Introduction:
Our rig inspection business unit is focused on providing international drilling contractors with a full range of services to ensure compliance with classification and satisfy the operators' specific needs.
For the past 10 years, K2 has successfully worked with major international drilling contractors and has completed projects on some of the largest, most complex drilling units in the world. K2 has a track record of delivering above and beyond our clients' expectations.
We have qualified and experienced individuals managing each service line within our Rig Inspection business unit, providing assurance to our clients that the work will be completed safely and efficiently.
Our Services:
Rig Auditing Services
K2 can provide support for this essential service by Inspection to API, IADC, IMCA and other relevant standards. Our excellent reputation with major operators and drilling contractors are a result of our high quality and comprehensive services.
Our Rig Audit services are more cost effective than the overhead of maintaining an in-house inspection department. We are often used as independent condition surveyors when rigs are sold or purchased for on and off-hire surveys and at the beginning or conclusion of rig management contracts.
A hard copy as well as CD of our Rig Audit Report is provided to clients upon completion of the audit. This will provide the client and operators with a detailed overview of the Rig, its systems and components as well as a list of issues (punch list) that the surveyor had detected, along with recommendations on how these issues may be rectified.
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Rig Commissioning Services
K2's Commissioning Services establish a commissioning plan to provide an accountable, verified system that will ensure, to the highest degree possible, that the unit's equipment and systems will perform as intended during its operations. And continue to function in a safe and reliable manner over its determined lifespan.
Our Rig Commissioning personnel will:
• Provide a method to properly manage the installation of equipment in an organised,
safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure that the equipment and systems are installed with proper certification.
• Verify that the equipment and systems are appropriately function and load-tested.
• Provide a method for recording and documenting the installation and start up of
equipment and systems.
• Demonstrate that the installed equipment and structures meet contractual,
operational and regulatory obligations and that they will operate safely and reliably
for the duration of their intended purpose.
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API RP 4G Derrick Survey (DS)
API RP 4G, the recommended practices for the maintenance and use of drilling and well servicing structures, covers the inspection of the substructure and provides a template for the inspection report. K2's experienced technicians conduct the inspection in accordance with the API 4G standard and provide recommendations for repair or further inspection. Ladder, Dolly Track alignment and structural member replacement are a few of the most common tasks carried out by our technicians on a regular basis.
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Hoisting And Equipment Surveys
K2 provides a comprehensive range of services for the inspection and certification of lifting equipment to ensure our clients conform to international statutory codes such as LOLER. Our equipment management system provides a user-friendly database of equipment information such as inspection result, test certificate and the next scheduled inspection. K2 can load test all your lifting equipment by whether using hydraulic jacking systems, an off-location test bed, or by suspending static weights such as water bags to components such as cranes, BOP handling systems and lifting points.
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DROPS Survey
Dropped objects are a leading cause of injury and fatalities in the industry. The Dropped Object Prevention Scheme (DROPS) was established several years ago by leading offshore operators to prevent dropped object incidents in the oilfield sector, and ultimately, to deliver a permanent and "second nature" dropped objects prevention strategy.
This strategy focuses on:
• Education of workers
• Secure and appropriate fastenings for potential dropped objects
• Continuous planned maintenance and inspection campaigns
K2 conducts DROPS to ensure a safe working environment in potentially hazardous
areas such as the drill floor or pipe deck, where overhead cranes are constantly operating. The survey can take the form of a "sweep" of the structure to ensure all "loose" items are removed. A more comprehensive DROPS survey ensures full equipment inventory, rectification of non-conforming items and training staff to conduct periodic on-site inspections.
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COMPEX Survey
K2 offers assessment of electrical instruments in potentially explosive areas to comply with the Electricity at Work Act, 1989, Regulation 16 (UK Regulation).
We have very experienced and qualified electrical engineers to perform all items within the survey. They include:
• Area classification and zoning.
• Installation and maintenance of a specific electrical component.
• Providing ignition identification and protection concepts that comply with Dangerous
Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations.
• Database with inventory inspection management.
• Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations.
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Critical Load Path Survey
The critical load path (CLP) inspection is designed to ensure the integrity of all connections and load bearing components that are involved in the drilling process.
Our inspectors will complete an in-depth study and perform various forms of non-destructive testing on the following items:
• Draw Works Foundation
• Fast Line Path
• Crown Assembly
• Hang Off Assembly
• Deadline Path
• Deadline Anchor
• Travel Block
• Hook
• Top Drive Connection
• Drill Line
• Drill Line Spooler
• Drill Tools
The final report will identify any areas within the CLP which are non-compliant and pose a risk to the drilling operations. Such non-compliance include the lack of in-date test certification or a lack of integrity in welded joints or mechanical components.
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Pressure Relief Valve Testing And Certification (PRV), Web-Based Database
K2 offers customised PRV containers to provide on-site testing and calibration of gauge and relief valve in accordance with international statutory codes such as API.
• Advantages:
• Environment controlled laboratory
• Replacement gauges and relief valves available
• Calibration documentation prepared prior to departure
• Database of gauge certification available online
• Gauges can be calibrated up to 10,000 psi on-site.
Relief valve testing and calibration can be performed at up to 6,000 psi on a purpose-built test bench.
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API RP 2D Crane Inspection
API RP 2D, the recommended practices for the maintenance and use of offshore cranes, covers the inspection of the substructure and provides a template for the inspection report. K2's experienced technicians conduct the inspection in accordance with the API RP 2D standard and provide recommendations for repair or further inspection.
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Hull Integrity / Classification surveys
K2 is accredited by ABS, DNV and Lloyds for performing thickness gauging as part of special periodic surveys for mobile offshore drilling units, fixed offshore structures and other marine vessels such as crude carriers. Our rope access techniques are extremely safe and efficient alternatives to traditional survey methods such as rafting or scaffolding. We can carry out the work while the vessel is sailing, on tow or when docked during scheduled shipyard visits. K2 is experienced in all aspects of reporting for the classification societies and provides final reports in both soft and hard copy formats.
K2 understands the importance of collecting the right data in the right way. Our personnel have the necessary experience in all aspects of special surveys. Remote imaging systems can also be attached to our technicians whilst gauging and recording the condition of tanks. This allows the attending class surveyor to control what he wants to see in real time.
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Underwater Inspection In Lieu Of Drydocking (UWILD)
K2, an approved service provider for ABS, DNV and Lloyds for marine and offshore assets, has extensive experience in periodic surveys, hull integrity surveys and subsequent inspection repairs and maintenance.
We have a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mermaid Offshore Services to provide Underwater Inspection In Lieu Of Drydocking (UWILD) surveys in accordance with ABS and DNV classification standards.
Mermaid Offshore provides subsea engineering services, subsea inspection, repair and maintenance services, light construction services and emergency repairs via their fully equipped Dive Support Vessels (DSV).
The joint UWILD package provides inspection services for semi-submersible platforms, drillships and jack-up rigs that include both subsea and topside to complete Special Periodic Survey (SPS) requirements. K2's multi-disciplined NDT inspection personnel are qualified to internationally-recognised standards and equipped to perform preparations for inspections and rectifications on hull, tanks, legs and columns.
And as a member of IADC providing subsea systems audits, K2 operates with an uncompromising attitude towards safety and ensure all work is completed to our stringent HSE procedures and international standards. We also work closely with clients before commencing work to prepare the scope of work and liaise with classification surveyors to optimise efficiency.
Our joint capability provides UWILD services such as:
• Water jetting and high-pressure water or grit blasting
• Close visual inspection
• Video and photographic surveys
• Ultrasonic Wall Thickness Measurement
• Ultrasonic Flaw Detection
• Magnetic Particle Testing
• Eddy Current Testing
• Maintenance and repair
• Hull Cleaning
• Welding (anode replacement, hull, braces and column repairs)
• Rope Access (topside access)
• Air Diving
• Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) survey
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