This repair specifically addressed the stiffeners, a task that cannot be easily undertaken using traditional techniques unless the asset’s operations are shut down due to hot work. The process began with templating and cutting the sandwich plate composite panels in the offshore workshop of our Network Partner, MOG Technologies. Class society material verifications happened before fabrications commenced.

In the case of FSO2, part of the offshore process involved full-size mock-ups to ensure that the components would fit the onboard conditions before the SPS was transported for in-situ offshore repair. The non-intrusive onboard repair was completed in 14 days and utilised cold work techniques to fit prefabricated SPS steel components to the corroded areas.

All repairs with SPS have airtightness and humidity checks to ensure dryness before the elastomer core is injected. The elastomer bonds to both steel surfaces, ensuring consistent support to the faceplates.

Over 362,458m² [3,901,465ft²] of our versatile Sandwich Plate System has been used globally for new builds as well as dry-dock and in-situ offshore repairs to vessels and assets. This proprietary technology, only deliverable by our trained Network Partners, can be used for intricate repairs in small areas, such as those on the Pathumabaha FSO2, or for repairing entire bulk carrier tank tops in the cargo holds, which number in the thousands of square metres.