NDE Offshore

NDE Offshore offers complete turn-key solutions to the offshore Oil & Gas and Renewable energy industry.

Survey Services

We will help you get an overview of the aspects of the seabed before you deploy a subsea installation. 

NDE Offshore can provide comprehensive marine, environmental, hydrographical, and geophysical surveys. The surveys will use data from different tools and methods.

Whether you are planning to install a subsea infrastructure or planning a general inspection for maintenance or decommissioning your infrastructure, we can help.

 

Services

Subsea projects can be complex, depending on the shape, the size, and the weight of the installed material.

We always start by defining the end goal of your project. Once we know your development plans, the location, and the water depth, we can create the plan for the seabed survey. Subsea projects can be complex, depending on the shape, size, and weight of the installed material. We can determine the coverage and type of survey required.

There are two main categories of survey methods used to characterize the seabed. The first is geophysics, which uses an acoustic source and reflections. The other fundamental option is geotechnical investigation, which involves drilling to penetrate a sampling device into the seabed. This is an intrusive process. In such projects, we extract high-quality samples from the subseabed and then undertake a range of further examinations.

NDE Offshore can perform the following surveys:

Multibeam Echo Sounder Survey (MBES)

A multibeam echosounder (MBES) is a type of sonar that is used to map the seabed. It emits acoustic waves in a fan shape beneath its transceiver. The time it takes for the sound waves to reflect off the seabed and return to the receiver is used to calculate the water depth.

Side-scan uses a sonar device that emits conical or fan-shaped pulses down toward the seafloor across a wide angle perpendicular to the path of the sensor through the water, which may be towed from a surface vessel.

 

The Seabed Survey Data Model (SSDM) is an industry-standard for how seabed survey data is stored and managed by oil and gas companies. The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) developed and published this standard in October 2011.[1] Many surveys have been successfully delivered in SSDM.

It is concerned with foundation design, construction, maintenance, and decommissioning for human-made structures in the sea. Oil platforms, artificial islands, and submarine pipelines are examples of such structures. The seabed has to be able to withstand the weight of these structures and the applied loads. Geohazards must also be taken into account.

Mapping Seabed Morphology and Sub-Seabed Conditions

Detailed depiction of the seabed’s physical condition and the layers beneath it.

Profiling Geological Appearances

Identification and analysis of geological planning to support engineering design and ensure stability.

Geohazard Detection

Early identification of potential geohazards, such as faults or unstable sediments, to diminish risks during construction.

Reference for Geotechnical Investigations

NDE Offshore survey reports are a qualitative risk analysis tool for assessing the impact and likelihood of identified anomalies on the inspected platforms / subsea structures.

Geotechnical surveys are performed by geotechnical engineers or engineering geologists to obtain information on the physical properties of soil earthworks and foundations for proposed structures and repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions; this type of investigation is called a site investigation.

Using advanced remote sensing technologies, we tailor our approach to suit the specific characteristics of each site. This ensures that we deliver solutions that are not only suitable and safe but also sustainable.

A ground investigation is a detailed method used to examine the conditions of a site’s subsurface. It involves a range of techniques to gather essential information about the soil, rock, groundwater, and other geological features in the area.

NDE Offshore Offers:

  • Core sampling
  • Laboratory testing
  • 3D ground modeling
  • Cone penetration tests
  • Mechanical drillings
  • Alignment-specific deepwater, nearshore, geotechnical investigations
  • Geologic mapping

NDE Offshore specializes in geophysical surveys to collect the precise data design engineers need for the successful installation of offshore structures, subsea cables, and pipelines. These surveys provide essential insights for informed project planning and execution.

Applications of Geophysical Survey Data:

1.Analyze the Seabed and Sub-Seabed Conditions

Detailed characterization of the seabed’s physical shape and the layers beneath it.

2.Outlining Geological Features

Identification and analysis of geological structures to support engineering design and ensure stability.

3.Geohazard Detection

Early identification of potential geohazards, such as faults or unstable sediments, to eliminate risks during construction.

4.Reference for Geotechnical Investigations

Providing a foundational seabed and sub-seabed reference guide for further geotechnical investigations.

NDE Offshore delivers accurate and comprehensive geophysical data to be used as decision support when designing and installing critical offshore infrastructure. The data ensures that the project is safe, efficient, and successful..

Pipeline route surveys are performed to determine the feasibility of a proposed pipeline route and to identify any potential environmental or social impacts that may affect its construction and operation.

A pre-lay survey: This essential task is typically carried out as a preliminary step before the installation of subsea cables or pipelines. A post-lay survey: After pipe or cable laying, it is essential to perform a post-lay survey to verify the condition of a pipeline or cable through video footage.

NDE Offshore offers extensive construction support services to ensure the safe and efficient installation of offshore assets. Our approach relies on precise surface and subsea positioning data, enabling accurate placement and secure installation of both surface and subsurface assets.

Key Benefits of Our Construction Support:

  • Enhanced Accuracy: Using advanced positioning technologies, we ensure offshore assets are installed exactly where they are needed.
  • Safety Focus: Our methods prioritize safety during the installation process, minimizing dangerous risks to personnel and equipment.
  • Extensive Support: From initial planning to final placement, we work closely with clients to meet project requirements.

NDE Offshore applies Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) to perform detailed subsea inspections, mapping, and condition assessments of underwater assets. ROVs facilitate complex exploration and development in difficult and deep-water areas. ROVs, controlled remotely from the surface, are highly maneuverable and equipped with advanced imaging and sensor technologies, providing:

  • High-resolution video and still imagery
  • Subsea mapping and measurements
  • Condition monitoring of subsea assets

For nearshore operations, NDE Offshore utilizes self-elevating platforms (SEPs) for geotechnical surveys and shallow-sea survey boats customized for hydrographic and geophysical surveys in coastal waters.

Photogrammetry surveys gather measurements and data about an object by analyzing the change in position from two different images, using things like perspective, advanced processing software, and photo analysis to get the job done. It can happen on the ground or in the air.

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