At the intersection of increased safety, reduced downtime and extended asset life lies effective asset integrity management: determining what maintenance is truly necessary and scheduling the work so that the impact on production is as low as possible. Accomplishing this for an offshore vessel requires a significant amount of accurate asset data.
A new set of software tools developed by ABS offer a scalable approach to managing the condition of the hull structure using both risk and condition-based approaches. Hull Manager and Hull Manager 3D both provide asset-specific database tools that manage inspections, track condition, plan repairs and interface with structural analysis tools for anomaly treatment and life extension planning.
The Hull Manager software combines web-based data management tools with an optional 3D model that makes it possible to see virtual condition details. By providing a way to see imperfections more clearly and to better manage how problems are addressed, this software offers a way to pragmatically and systematically manage, optimize and extend the working life of offshore assets.