Joint effort to improve integrity assessment of steel wire ropes for sub-sea lifting applications

摘要

DNV GL HAS established a joint industry project (JIP) to develop methods for reducing the risks and lifetime cost of steel wire ropes for sub-sea lifting applications, using an integrated systems approach. Fourteen industry players have already signed up and more partners are welcomed, especially oil and gas operators, said Inger-LiseTangen, project manager at DNV GL. The partners are namely Bridon, DMT GmbH & Co. KG, DOF Management, Farstad Shipping AS, GC Rieber Shipping ASA, Heerema Marine Contractors Nederland SE, Huisman Equipment BV, National Oilwell Varco (NOV), Redaelli, Rolls Royce Marine AS, Saipem, Technip UK Limited, Teufelberger Seil Ges.m.b.H. and W. Giertsen Services AS.