Client: VÅR Energi

Vessel: Olympic Ares/LDC Venturer

Period: March – June 2023

Task: Bend Stiffener Relocation

Real Results:
Re-Location of bend stiffener to DBSC.

Challenge:
Joint operation with IMR ROV to recover bend stiffener & re-connect to intermediate spool.

Solution:
Due to poor cathodic protection connection studs & bolts had corroded and broken. ROV recovered BS from hog bend at -120m and attached to hang off rigging. Divers installed new stud bolts, completed pull in & torque.

Outcome:
Riser bend stiffener re-instated.