Lifetime analysis

The offshore oil and gas industry has been operating in the North Sea for the past 30 years, and as a result, many of the early platforms are approaching the end of their design life.

Any crane that has reached the end of its design life will require a safety justification for operation beyond its design life. Determination of the safety issues involved in identifying structural, mechanical and operational safety critical areas of the crane is a task where Axess can provide assistance.

Typical workflow for the lifetime analysis:

  • Review of original design specifications
  • Operating history
  • Effects of crane modifications
  • Inspection of steel structure
  • Fatigue analysis and recommendations
Contact person: Lars Stian Walle, +47 982 43 614, lars.stian.walle@axess.no