Zelim’s AI-Powered ZOE Software

Zelim has developed ZOE software, an artificial intelligence (AI)-supported detection and tracking solution designed to provide automated person overboard detection and alerts. Developed in collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard, Zelim’s ZOE is said to improve the probability of detection of people in the water with 96.8% accuracy for in water from 337 meters. When optical zoom is applied the distance increases, the company claims.

ZOE offers instant detection of passengers/ crew who fall overboard, tracking them through the fall and on the sea surface, providing geo-location information of the person in water to support rescue co-ordination.

The ZOE software was installed on board the Valaris Stavanger rig in February 2024. Zelim collaborated with the Texas-based offshore drilling contractor Valaris to customize the solution for the specific requirements of jack-up vessels. Following an initial trial period, Valaris will evaluate the suitability of the system for use on other assets in its fleet.

In the incidence of a person overboard, ZOE transmits an automatic alert to the radio operator, who can see a 10-second clip of when the alert was triggered whilst simultaneously viewing live footage, according to Zelim.

ZOE continues to track the person in the water, thereby increasing their chances of successful rescue.

The system logs the position of the vessel and the person overboard at the point of detection for mayday call geo-location, as well as providing the radio operator with a mayday script and actions checklist, ensuring fast and accurate reporting under stressful circumstances.

Emerson’s Roxar Downhole Monitoring Tool

Emerson has developed a suite of Roxar downhole monitoring systems said to provide continuous access to pressure and temperature data from active wells, a critical requirement to operate safely, optimize production, and maintain well integrity for oil and gas companies. Collecting the data from active wells is challenging due to the harsh environment, limited onsite staff, and associated safety risks.

Emerson’s Roxar system provides operational insight needed to assist in maintaining high production levels, risk management, and regulatory requirements compliance.

Norwegian energy giant Equinor recently selected Emerson to provide Roxar advanced well completion monitoring systems for its Rosebank oil and gas field in the North Sea, the U.K.'s largest undeveloped offshore field. According to Emerson, its suite of Roxar downhole monitoring tools will empower Equinor to use advanced oil recovery techniques, optimize reservoir performance and verify well integrity in real time.

Wind Power LAB’s LASSIE

Wind Power LAB has introduced an innovative lightning surveillance tool tailored to combat strike damages to offshore wind farms through early detection of potential risk. The new lightning analysis service, known as LASSIE, offers major cost savings as repairs are identified earlier than expected, through the use of the technology-based monitoring tool, according to the company.

LASSIE, which is cloud based and non-intrusive with no turbine installation, enables proactive management of wind farms by prioritizing intervention for turbines in high-risk areas for lightning strikes.

This subsequently avoids significant cost escalation, such as unnecessary labor and materials, and potential catastrophic blade failure through non-detection.

The software features a proprietary algorithm which combines multiple data points from weather reporting systems. It also incorporates International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards for electrotechnology compliance and Wind Power LAB’s rotor blade subject matter expertise.

Through early detection of potential lightning impacts, wind farm owners and operators can ensure the efficient use of field resources to prioritize repairs.

As a result, the cost savings reduce lost production days by an average of 43% and allow for targeted external blade inspections, Wind Power LAB claims.

Salunda’s Crew Hawk

Salunda, a provider of digitized solutions for safety critical industries, will install its Crew Hawk Red Zone monitoring solution to protect the personnel working on the offshore jack-up rig in the Middle East.

Salunda’s Crew Hawk actively tracks crew movements and state of safety-critical equipment in real-time, providing feedback that spotlights safe operations and minimized risk.

The U.K.-based company pioneers the developed cutting-edge technology with a specialized focus on monitoring solutions for upstream, drilling vessels. Using the patented technology, Salunda enables precise location monitoring, reducing the risk of accidents and optimizing workflow efficiency, particularly in Red Zone environments. It works by triggering an alarm when an individual enters an exclusion or Red Zone, sending notifications to both the individual’s personal locator and the area authority, allowing both parties to take corrective action.

Survitec Gauntlet

Survitec launched a new energy containment safety device designed to reduce the risks associated with catastrophic value actuator failures. Severe injury or death can be caused by the explosive forces released if a high-pressure spring-loaded actuator device fails, along with significant damage to equipment and facilities. However, there is often a lack of regular inspection and maintenance, and the risks have attracted little attention in terms of technology or regulation.

Compatible with all valve actuator types, the Survitec Gauntlet is a protective sleeve constructed from lightweight “bullet-proof” para-aramid armoring, ten times as strong as steel, and designed to contain the unpredictable forces of failure.

Technically qualified by Lloyd’s Register, the Survitec Gauntlet provides immediate containment protection, enhancing safety measures and minimizing potential hazards. It is of minimal weight, placing no additional stress on the actuator, and protects the workings of the actuator from further corrosion and component degradation.

The concept of the safety device was developed due to issues identified in the North Sea oil and gas sector, oil rigs, platforms, and floating installations, such as FPSOs and FSRUs. The Survitec Gauntlet can be applied to any facility that operates actuator valves and where risks need to be mitigated.