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Study of the Advantages and Disadvantages of Shore-Based ROV Inspections and Operations on Subsea Facilities

Abstract

This study investigates the development of non-conventional concepts for inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) using remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), with particular focus on shore-based control rooms and implications for integrity assessment of subsea facilities. The increased use of such concepts leads to lower carbon footprint, improved working environment, and greater flexibility. Challenges are related to communication quality, the data basis for integrity assessments, access to tools, and the need for robust procedures and training. It is recommended to ensure that the choice of ROV-IMR concept is suitable for the criticality of the operation, to strengthen training and procedures in line with Human Factors and Man-Technology-Organisastion-principles, and to follow up on communication quality as a critical factor. Further work should focus on experiences from ROV pilots, new technology, and the evaluation of IMR inspection methods.
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Category

Research report

Language

English

Affiliation

  • SINTEF Digital / Software Engineering, Safety and Security
  • SINTEF Digital / Mathematics and Cybernetics

Date

26.09.2025

Year

2025

Publisher

SINTEF Digital

Issue

2025:01004

ISBN

9788214072815

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