The offshore working environment has many hazards and the risk of life-threatening events involving explosions and fire is ever present. The concept of an escape tunnel extending over the length of the vessel was originated by BP to meet their stringent safety requirements for the Gllen Lyon FPSO. The design specification required that the escape tunnel should withstand an explosion overpressure of 2 bar and a subsequent jet or hydrocarbon fire. The tunnel is required to provide both a safe refuge and a protected means of escape in the event of an emergency.

Read more in our project sheet about SPS Technology’s innovative solution of building a double protection and airlock system in the 152m Glen Lyon blast event tunnel.

Furthering the commitment to the safety of personnel on board, SPS Technology has also installed Citadel Access Protection across the BP fleet.  Deployed within minutes, our anti-piracy surfaces are highly resistant to mechanical tools.

Sandwich Plate System does not crack, spall, separate or rupture. SPS can help secure assets against a high-energy event without fitting additional protective materials, which add cost, weight and complexity. Our YouTube channel shows testing of:

• Citadel Access Protection in the form of anti-piracy doors, and
• Direct Vehicular Impact Protection Pop-up Panels.

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