In a statement sent to Rigzone on Monday, Saipem announced that it has installed an AI-based predictive maintenance system on its ultra-deepwater drilling vessel Saipem 12000.
Saipem noted that the Saipem 12000 is the first vessel in its drilling fleet to adopt this system, which was developed in collaboration with ADC Energy.
“Continuous data analysis enables timely anomaly detection and planning of targeted interventions, improving reliability and safety,” Saipem said in a statement.
Saipem stressed that the pilot project is “part of a broader innovation process aimed at extending the use of artificial intelligence and data analytics across the fleet.”
“In line with this approach, a predictive maintenance project is being implemented on Saipem 7000, one of the world’s largest semi-submersible crane vessels,” revealed Saipem.
“This project focuses on diesel generators, a critical component of on-board power generation, and uses IoT sensors and machine learning models to detect early signs of potential failure,” it added.
“This allows maintenance to be planned more efficiently and ensures continuity of operations. Developed in collaboration with BIP, an international consulting firm specializing in innovation and data science, the system will be tested in the coming months.”
“Through these projects, Saipem reaffirms its commitment to integrating artificial intelligence, predictive analytics and advanced digital tools to make marine energy operations even more safe, efficient and sustainable,” Saipem continued.
Saipem said in a statement that predictive maintenance uses real-time data and artificial intelligence algorithms to monitor equipment condition, predict potential failures, and schedule interventions before problems occur, reducing downtime and management costs.
According to a fact page on Saipem’s website, the Saipem 12000 is a sixth-generation drilling floater with a water depth of up to 12,000 feet and a drilling depth of 35,000 feet. According to the fact sheet, it will be 228 meters long and include air-conditioned living quarters for 200 people.
In a statement posted on its website earlier this month, Saipem announced that its first fully resident underwater intervention drone (UID), Hydrone-R, completed a new autonomous survey mission over the Arctic coral region of Njord, Norway.
“This work was carried out independently without cables or surface support, contributing to the understanding and protection of marine ecosystems through underwater robotics,” Saipem said.
“These activities are part of a 10-year agreement signed with Equinor in 2019, the first global services agreement for underwater drones in the marine energy sector,” it added.
“This drone is tasked with performing inspections and interventions of underwater assets, providing valuable information on potential hazards, with the aim of improving the integrity and safety of Equinor’s entire subsea system.”
In a statement posted on its website in January, Saipem announced the launch of the Drilling Training Center, which it described as a “highly specialized training hub dedicated to developing technical skills” in the field.
“The center is designed to provide a training program that integrates theory and practice, using cutting-edge technology and an immersive approach,” it added.
“At the heart of the center is a full-scale simulator that faithfully reproduces real operational scenarios, guaranteeing a unique and immersive experience. The simulation system reproduces the dimensions and perception of the drilling rig on a screen consisting of 24 monitors measuring more than 8 meters long and 3 meters high.”
Saipem said on its site that it has always been focused on technological innovation, adding that it is committed to working with customers on the path to the energy transition “using increasingly digital and well-developed resources, technologies and processes designed specifically for environmental sustainability.”
“Innovation is essential to our success. This enables us to continually improve our competitiveness in the O&G business and traverse new frontiers in energy and industrial decarbonization,” the company says on its site.
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