Articles
West Navigator – Changing bearings in Riser Tension Sheaves
The Seadrill owned drill ship “West Navigator” had a yard stay at Vestbase in Kristiansund in November / December for classification works. As a part of this work, Scana got the assignment of changing the bearings in the Riser Tensioning system onboard. The job was done during a two-week period with continuous shifts, and was completed well within the time frame.
Mobile machining of pressure chamber
The SOV Service Team has performed a modification of FMC Kongsberg Subsea’s pressure chamber for testing of subsea components. The pressure chamber is approx. 2 meters in diameter.
The Scana Service Concept
We have the resources to offer a complete solution for your service, maintenance and modification needs! Because of SOV’s competencies in material technology, engineering, fabrication and assembly, THE SOV SERVICE CONCEPT is founded on the idea that we can offer excellent value when extending and combining these competencies. THE SOV SERVICE CONCEPT is best reflected in the execution of our service mission and in solving unexpected problems at site.
Joined forces lead to success
An example on how Scana´s capabilities in Engineering, fabrication, thermal coating and assembling can lead to success, Is the “Deployment Machine” for our customer Sonardyne International LTD in the UK.
New contract for mobile machining
Scana Offshore Vestby AS (SOV) has been awarded a contract for the machining of slewing bearing contact faces by Jotne Mekaniske Verksteder AS. The slewing bearing will be mounted in a structure with a diameter of approx. 14 meters, and it is therefore decided to use the SOV Mobile Milling- and Turning Machine.
Breakthrough of riser repairs
Until now Riser repairs has been a time consuming operation with reduced possibilities of extended lifecycles. Now a new process has been developed for Workover Risers in a joint venture between FMC Kongsberg Subsea AS and Scana Offshore Vestby AS.
A Happy Easter with Scana Offshore Vestby AS Mobile Machining!
Monday before Easter, an urgent request for assistance was sent from Aker MH to Scana Offshore Vestby AS. A main shaft onboard Aker Barents was damaged, and the repair had to be done offshore. Operator, mobile turning unit and necessary equipment arrived onboard the next day, followed by a certified welder. The job was started directly, and by Easter Day, the shaft was repaired.
