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Dry Docking

Dry-docking is one of the most important activities in a vessel’s lifecycle. Every vessel is required to dry dock at least once every 5 years.

We identify objectives by engaging stakeholders, preparing comprehensive specifications and executing the project according to plan. This approach minimizes unplanned expenses and ensures high quality.

Our dry-docking ships agents provide excellent relations with dry-dock authorities’ expertise to handle all kinds of vessels and the ability to provide technical expertise whenever required. We offer high standards of local procurement powers and operational effectiveness and resourceful supervision of costs and service levels.

The specific tasks can vary depending on the type of ship, its age, its operational profile, and regulatory requirements, but here are some common elements of a typical vessel’s docking maintenance activities.

  • Overall Inspection
  • Hull Maintenance
  • Machinery and Systems Maintenance
  • Navigation, Cargo loading and monitoring and Communication Equipment Maintenance
  • Structure Maintenance & Welding
  • Interior Maintenance
  • Safety Inspections and Surveys
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Crew Training
  • Record-Keeping

Professionals in MPI, UT, ET, DP and RT (PCN and ASNT Standards) level 2 & 3. With Load Test certification under Dock safety.

NDT Professionals in MPI, UT, ET, DP and RT (PCN and ASNT Standards) level 2 & With Load test certification under Dock safety.

Cargo Handling

Load testing is carried out by competent inspectors who are competent as per local regulations or qualified by LEEA / NSL. In addition, they are certified to ASNT Level II. We have customized hydraulic jacking units to load test pad eyes offshore. Hydraulic jacking unit is mounted on the pad eyes and load tested at required proof loads.

  • Inspection and recertification of Containers / Baskets and Pallets
  • Proof-load Testing Services

Eddy Current Inspection

Most offshore companies are opting to go in for Eddy Current inspection due to inherent benefits of non-requirement of paint removal for inspection, which is a drawback in the conventional NDT method of MPI. Eddy current eliminates the need of surface preparation and saves lot of time in paint removal and re-application of paint post inspection.

One of the major advantages of Eddy Current as an NDT tool is the variety of inspections and measurements that can be performed. In the proper circumstances, Eddy Currents can be used for:

  • Crack detection
  • Material thickness measurements
  • Coating thickness measurements
  • Conductivity measurements for:
  1. Material identifications
    2. Heat damage detection
    3. Case depth determination
    4. Heat treatment monitoring.
  • EMI on Body (Tubing)
  • Visual Thread Inspection
  • Full Length Drifting
  • Black Light Inspections
  • Hydraulic Pressure Testing
  • Bucking Services

Thickness Gauging Inspection

 Our personnel have necessary experience in various aspects of special survey and understand the special requirement survey to deliver accurate reports with tables and drawings.

  • Thickness gauging on Low/High Pressure lines including mud lines, air lines, ballast lines, choke and kill lines/manifolds etc.
  • UT Shear wave inspection for internal defects

Lifting Gear Inspection

VBR Ocean Lift Global Limited can inspect, test and certify all types of lifting appliances on location as per the latest LOLER guidelines and in compliance with other guidelines. These surveys provide a comprehensive register and database of all hoisting and lifting equipment on a drilling rig and include both fixed and loose lifting gears. All the equipment is inspected to the latest standards of LOLER / API / BIS and manufacturers guidelines wherever applicable.

Drill Pipe Inspection


VBR Ocean Lift Global Limited can provide a full range of pipe inspections while following customer specifications and the latest edition of DS-1 or API guidelines. We have state-of-the-art tube inspection equipment to meet API inspection requirements or third-party inspections, including full-length wall thickness measurement of the pipe tubes. We also have Varco make EMI of units, conventional ones as well as dual-function units with wall monitoring. Drill Pipe Inspection services include:

  • Visual body and thread inspection
  • UT Thickness Gauging
  • Thread gauging
  • End Area Inspections
  • Electromagnetic Inspection (EMI)
  • Ultrasonic Inspection on End Area
  • Wet and Dry Magnetic Particle Inspection
  • Dimensional Inspection

We also can provide refacing, straightening and pipe internal and external cleaning services.

Casing / Tubing Inspection

Inspection of used casing or tubing is carried out in accordance with API Spec 5CT, and the general scope shall include:

  • OD Blasting
  • ID Cleaning
  • Spot Wall Thickness Measurements
  • Grade Sorting
  • EMI on Body (Tubing)
  • Visual Thread Inspection
  • Full Length Drifting
  • Black Light Inspections
  • Hydraulic Pressure Testing
  • Bucking Services

Rope Access(Lifting Gear Inspection)

Rope access system (initially developed from Mountaineering techniques) is a form of work positioning system which permits access to difficult to reach locations without use of Scaffolding, Cradles or Aerial platforms. Rope access techniques have been used by industry for more than three decades and have an excellent safety track record. Rope access is a time saving, cost effective, safe, and highly adaptable technique.

VBR Ocean Lift Global Limited, associates with various established services providers for execution of the projects as needed. These companies have been consulting with several offshore companies regarding safety and efficient manners to their work scopes with several years of working at height experience. Company has no hesitation in stopping a job that could lead to an LTI although a good, planned risk and method statement will reduce any possible (WHAT IFS) when carrying out work scope.

  • Drops Surveys
  • Crane Inspection
  • Maintenance services

Drops Survey

VBR Ocean Lift Global Limited provides qualified inspectors to conduct a thorough dropped object survey of the derrick and other areas as required. All the areas which are to be inspected are divided into different zones and are surveyed as per the Client’s dropped object policy. All the findings are recorded in the report with photographic evidence and corrective actions for the same. The report is divided into two parts, one is the Inspection Survey which includes all observations, and another is the Failed Items list which covers the items which failed in the survey.

Crane Load testing / Inspection – API RP 2D

VBR Ocean Lift Global Limited’s experienced technicians conduct crane inspections in accordance with API RD 2D standards and provide recommendations for repair or further inspections. Static and Dynamic load testing are performed as per requirement and we can mobilize calibrated load cells and water bags at short notice to carry out Crane load testing.

Maintenance Services

VBR Ocean Lift Global Limited has experienced staff with inducted upgraded training in maintenance:

  • Project Management (Turn-key and shipyard Projects, Maintenance and Organization, QA/QC packages)
  • Dry Docking
  • Surveys and Consulting
  • General Steel Work replacement/renewal
  • Derrick Structural Modification/Repairs/Assembly
  • Painting (Airless spray and brush application)
  • Maintenance and Installation projects
  • Rigging and Lifting

Structure Maintenance & Welding

VBR Ocean Lift Global Limited has expert rope access welders & inspectors as per international standards to provide structure maintenance with qualitative inspections for client satisfaction.

Pipeline Welding

VBR Ocean Lift Global Limited provides pipeline maintenance services with thickness gauging surveys with experience and certified welders & Inspectors.

Consultancy

VBR Ocean Lift Global Limited provides consultancy services.

  • Providing competent manpower for Inspections, Surveys, Rope access, NDT, Construction, Lifting, and Project Management services.
  • Providing work solutions as a third-party service provider.
  • Certified Welding Team (3G, 4G and 6G)
  • Skilled Painting Team
  • Skilled and Certified Scaffolding Team.
  • All NDT & Load Test equipment is provided on the basis of Rental.