Success Stories
Sharing our experience through our success stories
With 125 years of expertise, we have had the opportunity to work with a range of customers in a variety of industries. Every challenge is unique and we ensure the highest level of expertise when working with a customer on developing the best solution for their problem.
Vipo collaborates with Altera Infrastructure on FPSO KNARR retrofit
The vessel is undergoing an extensive modification campaign at a shipyard in Dubai
A smarter approach to Fire Protection on harsh offshore environments
Supply passive fire protection (PFP) systems for the riser structures in the splash zone on the Raia FPSO.
Vikodeck® Shield for Kongsberg’s NASAMS
KDA has developed an impressive Air Defense System, offering enhanced flexibility and coverage during its operation. However, this very feature posed an unforeseen problem.
Maintenance free deck protection
On platforms and FPSOs, decks are subject to conditions such as extreme weather, temperature fluctuations, vibrations, movements, heavy impact, etc.
Resolving Pipe Penetration Seal challenges for an Offshore project
A topside installation was identified and modified to fit the existing deck.
Replacement of firewater piping system on Dolwin2
Vipo’s Elastopipe™ system made its debut into the renewables market. TenneT had began researching the replacement of the firewater piping system on DolWin2.
Elastomeric bearings for Sheringham Shoal
In 2010, Statoil had planned to begin the construction of an offshore wind farm off the coast of England, in the North Sea.
Custom Coating Thermal Insulation for West Africa project
Vipo have successfully completed customer coating thermal insulation of three off flow bases for a high temperature, deep water project in West Africa.
Jet Firestop on Rigid Risers with additional Thermal properties
The application of passive fire protection (PFP) needed to be carried both at our site and applied to field joints offshore.
Next Generation Subsea Manifold Insulation Working Remote
A unique insulation solution for use in a high temperature environment, with the application being done on site at the customer's facilities in Australia.
Materials expertise supports unique topside safety and protection requirements
With accommodation for 560 people, the field consist of several platforms all linked by bridges, standing in approximately 110 meters of water, making safety of paramount importance.
High level performance for worlds first subsea gas compression facility
Located on the Halten Bank in the Norwegian Sea, about 200 kilometers from mid-Norway, Åsgard is a central hub and a significant oil and gas producer.
From survey to completion in six weeks
Vipo was invited to conduct a site survey to provide an Elastopipe™ based solution to resolve the issues with the deluge systems on board the FPSO.
Deluge and sprinkler safety system in Australia
Located in the Vincent Field off Western Australia is Maersk’s Ngujima-Yin, a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel.
Dampening vibrations for Farris Bridge
The new Farris Bridge is designed with high-rise slanted towers, which are visually stunning but have the side effect of creating vibrations or large rotations and movements.
Certified safety in the gulf of Mexico
The offshore industry is constantly innovating and increasing in sophistication, resulting in a need for equipment to be much more reliable, effective and safe.