Marine operations
Reliable and well-planned marine operations are essential to ensure the safe transportation, installation and long-term performance of offshore assets.
Aker Solutions delivers integrated marine operations across the full project lifecycle, from early concept through to completion. By combining marine engineering, constructability and towing and handling insight we help customers develop efficient and safe installation strategies that reduce project costs and risks while optimising execution.
With decades of experience supporting floating oil and gas facilities and offshore wind developments, our experts navigate technical and operational challenges from concept selection to offshore completion.
Our capabilities
We provide integrated support throughout the project lifecycle, from installation strategy and marine engineering to offshore execution and owner's support.
Tailored services
Method development, sequencing, vessel selection, installation planning, logistics and risk management to optimize vessel utilization and project schedules.
Marine analysis, simulations and method maturation, procurement support and mobilizations to meet project milestones, improve operability and reduce execution risk.
Transport and installation (T&I) of permanent and temporary mooring systems, tow and hook-up of floating structures, installation of gravity-based structures including seabed preparations and ballast operations. We also carry out decommisioning and removal operations.
Owner's engineer services, tender support and independent execution assurance.
Track record in offshore execution
Our team has delivered marine operations on complex offshore developments, including:
- Offshore platform transport and installation
- Floating offshore wind nearshore operations, tow, mooring installation and floater hook-up
- FPSO mooring installation and replacement
- Decommissioning and heavy transport projects
Typical projects
Irrespective of the asset that has to be moved, engaging marine expertise early, allows customers to optimize installation strategies, reduce offshore risk exposure and improve delivery certainty across the full project lifecycle.
Here are a few examples from our portfolio.
