TPi March 2017

developments products & Buoy with swivel technology reduces maintenance downtime Flexible Engineered Solutions

Calm Buoy Swivel can rotate while maintaining a leak-free joint

Ian Latimer, technical director at Flexible Engineered Solutions International, commented, “This new technology is the result of heavy investment in research and development by Flexible Engineered Solutions. It is really pleasing to be on the eve of its first installation where we believe it will make a significant contribution to keeping costs down by reducing maintenance downtime. We look forward to many more installations to come.” FES International – UK fes@fesltd.co.uk www.fesinternational.com

to bring the main buoy into a repair yard, the new swivel will help to reduce maintenance downtime for the Calm Buoy, avoiding it being offline for long periods of time. The Flexible Engineered Solutions Calm Buoy Swivel also has a leak detection system complete with instrumentation to allow the user to monitor the seal performance; an integrated pressure transmitter to monitor the pressure during loading; and an integrated electrical slip ring to allow electrical cable connections from subsea to topside.

International (FES), a supplier of fluid transfer systems to the oil and gas offshore industry, has developed new technology for a major manufacturer of marine equipment based in China. The Calm Buoy Swivel, which is fully certified by DNV GL, includes new swivel technology that allows the buoy to rotate while maintaining a leak-free joint between the subsea pipelines and vessel during the transfer of fluid. Because it enables the replacement of seals on board without the requirement

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