Our client is a leading company operating on an offshore platform in the North Sea. They regularly require lifting equipment for shutdown maintenance and repairs.
The Challenge
The client needed to source and mobilise over 400 hand chain hoists to their offshore platform in the North Sea for an upcoming shutdown maintenance project. The challenge was not only the sheer quantity of hoists required but also the need for rigorous testing and certification to ensure safety and compliance with offshore regulations.
The Solution
LGH, a trusted provider of lifting equipment solutions, was uniquely positioned to meet the client's requirements due to our unmatched ability to mobilise equipment across our European network. We offered a comprehensive solution to address the client's needs:
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Unprecedented Mobilisation: We accomplished the remarkable feat of mobilising over 400 manual chain blocks, ranging from 1 - 3t, from our extensive fleet across our locations in Antwerpen (Belgium), Essen (Germany), Ridderkerk (Netherlands), Aberdeen, London, and Manchester. This ambitious mobilisation of equipment set us apart as the only lifting provider capable of achieving such a monumental task within the required timeframe.
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Testing and Certification: Safety is paramount in offshore operations, and compliance with regulations is non-negotiable. To ensure the hoists met the highest safety standards, our in house expert engineers performed thorough testing and certification. Each hoist was meticulously inspected, tested, and certified to ensure they were fit for offshore use.
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Capacity and Fleet Size: Our company takes pride in having the largest fleet of lifting equipment in Europe, giving us a significant advantage in handling large-scale projects like this. No other lifting equipment provider in the region had the capacity or fleet size to complete such an order efficiently.
The Result
The successful execution of this project was a testament to our capabilities, and it brought significant benefits to the client:
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Timely Delivery: We ensured the hoists were delivered to the offshore platform well within the project timeline, enabling the client to carry out the shutdown maintenance as scheduled.
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Safety Assurance: The rigorous testing and certification process guaranteed the safety of personnel and assets during the maintenance activities on the offshore platform.
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Cost-Efficiency: Our efficient logistics and the use of our extensive fleet contributed to cost savings for the client compared to alternative solutions.
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Reliable Partner: Our performance in this project solidified our reputation as a reliable and capable partner for complex lifting equipment requirements in the offshore industry.
Conclusion
This project underscores LGH's exceptional ability to mobilise a vast quantity of lifting equipment from multiple locations across Europe, setting us apart as the sole provider capable of accomplishing such a monumental task. By achieving this unprecedented mobilisation, conducting rigorous testing, and leveraging our unmatched fleet size, we successfully supported our client's shutdown maintenance project in the North Sea, reaffirming our commitment to safety, efficiency, and reliability in the industry.
