Papua New Guinea, or PNG, has plenty of mineral and gas reserves. The economy is dominated mainly by mining and oil and gas industries. Due to its open oil and gas industry structure, the region has successfully welcomed many international oil and gas companies.
Given its rich resources, PNG dominates the global oil and gas sector.
However, maintaining the structural integrity of oil and gas platforms in these places is no less than a challenge. These platforms, typically those submerged or subsea, often have to deal with the unforgiving depths of the mighty Pacific.
Moreover, all the underwater equipment, structures, components, and pipelines need regular maintenance to work under optimal conditions and ensure safe and efficient operations. Subsea welding is, hence, a critical requirement in this area.
Tailored Marine Solutions (TMS) has all the required equipment and experience to meet these challenges. We have high-grade subsea welding equipment and the technical expertise necessary to support all of PNG’s oil and gas platforms.
Key Requirements and Expertise
Subsea welding involves welding metal components underwater, usually on offshore oil and gas pipelines and other submerged structures. The technique is used for maintenance purposes as well as new construction of subsea infrastructure.
Subsea welding is quite different from normal building operations. It operates in a highly pressurised environment, so you need high-specialisation skills and equipment to work under such conditions.
Some essential technical requirements for working in such areas include the following.
Driver Welder Expertise
You will need certified professionals trained in commercial diving and welding. Make sure they are certified as commercial divers and have completed their basic training.
A welding certification is a certificate issued by a recognised authority, such as the American Welding Society (AWS), the European Welding Federation (EWF), or the Welding Institute. Specialised certifications like AWS D3.6M are a must.
Also, a general knowledge of health safety and environmental protocols is a given.
Hyperbaric Welding Expertise
The divers also need to have hyperbaric welding expertise in wet and dry welding, knowledge of metallurgy, or how materials behave underwater or under different temperatures and pressures.
This is because their tools and metals will be subject to different treasures and pressures underwater, so you cannot risk not knowing what will happen in such scenarios.
The divers and welders must be in excellent health conditions to handle the physical demands of working under cold temperatures, strong currents, or limited visibility in confined spaces.
Safety Protocols
In 2019, the death rate for underwater welders was approximately 15 in every 1,000 workers, making it one of the most dangerous professions.
You must adhere strictly to safety standards since the work will be done in a high-risk environment.
Specialised Equipment
You will also need tools and specialised equipment to work under deep sea pressure and extremely harsh conditions.
Tailored Marine Solutions: Your Trusted Partner for Subsea Welding in PNG
Tailored Marine Solutions (TMS) is your best bet in this area. We provide safe, durable, high-quality equipment for all kinds of subsea welding operations. We also ensure all the PNG Platforms last by ensuing comprehensive maintenance throughout their life.
We provide a comprehensive range of marine services under our roof, where subsea welding is our major strength across the oil and gas industry. We also have a sound reputation with our clients and have completed various subsea projects successfully.
We have a fleet of Dive Support Vessels (DSVs), catamarans, commercial patrol vessels, workboats, and barges, all of which work together to provide complete marine support services combined with our expertise.
Moreover, we also have state-of-the-art tools like Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for inspections and support.
Tailored Marine Solutions (TMS) Approach to Safety and Quality in Subsea Welding
Safety and quality are the heart of welding projects.
At Tailored Marine Solutions, we adhere to stringent safety protocols that meet international standards to ensure safety and minimise risks during operation. All our divers and welders are certified and trained using the latest techniques and technology to keep them ahead of the changing times.
We also follow international certifications and standards for diving in weldings, so each product we undertake exceeds or at least meets the industry’s wide expectations.
Subsea Welding for Multiple Sectors: Supporting Oil & Gas, Mining Marine, Defence, and More
Although subsea welding is usually related to the oil and gas industry, many other sectors that aren’t in the same line often require the same services.
Some of these sectors include mining, marine, defence, and shipping construction.
At Tailored Marine Solutions, we provide services for the construction and maintenance of offshore mining operations and conduct all forms of welding to facilitate them.
In defence, we support naval shipping vessels and marine defense structures and conduct all kinds of maintenance and welding services. We also repair the hulls and other underwater components of cargo ships, tankers, shipping lines, and tug boats.
Our team also provide services for underwater structural development for various other projects from different industries.
Why Choose Tailored Marine Solutions for Subsea Welding in PNG?
Tailored Marine Solutions (TMS) has a competitive edge over other services. Our comprehensive, versatile fleet allows us to operate in remote or hard-to-access areas. We also bring our team of certified expert drivers and welders with experience and training to conduct underwater offsite projects.
Lastly, we tailor our services to meet the unique demands of each client and project, whether in oil and gas mining, defence, CE, or other sectors.
We ensure that our operations reduce the downtime in offshore platforms, saving our clients valuable time and money.
Get in Touch: Tailored Marine Solutions’ Commitment to the Future of PNG’s Oil & Gas Sector
Tailored Marine Solutions (TMS) has top-tier services to support all of PNG’s oil and gas platforms and other sectors requiring undersea welding and marine services. Our core focus is on safety, quality, and standardisation.
We are committed to providing extensive support to the underwater industry. Our expert subsea welding and marine services empower you no matter what industry you work in. We provide an all-inclusive range of customised and reliable solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
Contact us today for a consultation and learn more about our customised and top-quality subsea welding solutions.
