ALATAS’ SERVICE | ENGINEERING / FIELD SERVICE |
LOCATION | AFRICA / ANGOLA / OFFSHORE CABINDA |
EQUIPMENT | MOORING WINCH PACKEGE |
BRAND | MW800/52, MH160H |
Intro
Alatas has recently completed the inspection of 6 x Mooring Winches and associated HPUs on our client’s FPSO operating in West Africa
BACKGROUND
The winches had not been inspected or serviced in some time and the client required a specialist service to complete a detailed inspection and condition evaluation including recommendations on works required to assure integrity and operational safety of this critical equipment.
ALATAS’ SOLUTION
Alatas’ solution was to provide a team of multi-discipline technicians, supported by robust inspection procedures to complete the work.
- Alatas Engineering team reviewed the original design data for the winches and HPU.
- Alatas Engineering team produced detailed work packs and inspection procedures.
- Alatas provided mechanical, hydraulic, and inspection disciplines to execute the work.
Job Scope
Mooring Winches x 6
- Complete close visual inspection of the winch
- Complete mechanical and hydraulic inspection
- Complete NDT assessment of load path
- Function test safety features
- Identify spares and maintenance requirements.
HPUs
- Complete close visual inspection of the winch
- Complete mechanical and hydraulic inspection
- Function test safety features
- Identify spares and maintenance requirements.
Follow-up Actions
- Complete detailed closeout and recommendations report
Next Steps
Following the completion of the inspection Alatas will now complete the following scopes for our client.
- Complete spares obsolescence study for all winches and HPU.
- Complete a comprehensive overhaul of each winch and HPU.
Mooring Winch and HPU Inspection Gallery





