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Ineos IRM 2018

Boskalis Subsea Services was contracted by INEOS E&P A/S for the 2018 Inspection, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) campaign, involving the preparation and execution of 20-off scopes on various assets.

Boskalis Subsea Services mobilized their newly added Diving Support Vessel (DSV) BOKA Atlantis for the campaign and provided Saturation (SAT) Diving and Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) services throughout the campaign. 

The team on board, ensuring the successful execution of the campaign, consisted amongst others of an Offshore Construction Manager, Dive Superintendent, 3-man Project Engineering Team, Data Administration, a 5-man Inspection Team, Medic, SAT Dive Supervisors, Dive Technicians, 12-man SAT Diver Team, Standby SAT & Air Divers, 6-man Life Support Team, 6-man ROV Team, various Subcontractor Teams. This also included a Safety Officer, who was on board throughout the campaign. No lost time injuries were experienced during the campaign.

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