Suggested methods to reduce crane operations downtime

摘要

The increase in offshore activity in harsh weather areas of the world presents a major challenge for those involved in the management and execution of lifting operations. This challenge becomes all the more important when personnel are being transferred by crane. This paper examines some of the new technologies and operational philosophies that promise to help operators meet these new challenges. This includes motion monitoring technology developed in Norway that provides accurate real-time data on vessel responses for mariners, and crane operators, allowing them to increase the safety and extend the limits of lifting operations. Crane operational downtime has a major financial impact on arctic projects. Therefore there is pressure to maintain continuity of lifting operations. This proven technology – the Deck Motion Monitor (DMM) and the Arctic personnel carrier-allows the safe transfer of cargo and personnel for a higher percentage of time and reduces the time spent waiting for an optimal weather window