Innovative Safety Measures Introduced on Offshore Drilling Platforms in Guyana

Salunda has implemented a world-first safety solution on four offshore drilling platforms in Guyana, integrating real-time digital interfaces with Intellilift’s technologies. This innovation enhances personnel safety by allowing for immediate alerts and tracking of critical equipment in hazardous zones. The collaboration showcases advancements in offshore safety equipment and reflects a growing demand for innovative safety solutions within the drilling industry.

Salunda has successfully implemented its Red Zone monitoring solutions on four offshore drilling rigs in Guyana, integrating them with Intellilift’s advanced digital technologies. This collaboration represents the first global deployment of a digital interface linking wearable sensors with drilling controls and heavy machinery, allowing for real-time alerts to employees in potentially dangerous zones.

By merging Intellilift’s platform with Salunda’s CrewHawk, a low-latency digital connection is established through the proprietary Motion Trigger and Equipment Status (MTES) module. This innovative system tracks personnel and equipment in hazardous environments while providing a clear digital link to drilling automation systems that detail the position and status of all operational machines.

Alan Finlay, CEO of Salunda, stated, “This is a significant step in the evolution of offshore safety equipment, and we are proud to be working with Intellilift to ensure that crews are as safe as they can be when working in Red Zones.” He emphasized that this digital integration greatly enhances safety measures by accurately tracking movements and ensuring the well-being of personnel in critical areas.

Salunda’s Hawk Analytics platform enhances safety management by allowing users to analyze data, identify trends, and generate heatmaps that highlight areas with concentrated safety violations. The resulting reports can provide coaching insights for crews, leading to improved safety practices in the field.

Stig Trydal, CEO of Intellilift, remarked, “The market is in urgent need of new technology, and we are witnessing a growing willingness among operators to disrupt markets.” He praised the collaboration with Salunda as a testament to how innovation can challenge established players in the sector while fostering increased transparency and safety.

This project marks the second endeavor between Salunda and Intellilift, following their initial partnership formed in August 2024, aimed at enhancing safety and automation in well construction. Salunda’s wearable devices and camera systems offer real-time monitoring of hazardous environments, ensuring that individuals are tracked effectively, enhancing risk management and operational safety.

Users of the CrewHawk system are equipped with MET, IECEx, and ATEX certified tools, allowing them to define safety perimeters surrounding high-risk areas, further mitigating risks to personnel.

The integration of Salunda’s Red Zone monitoring solutions and Intellilift’s digital platform on offshore drilling platforms in Guyana represents a groundbreaking advancement in safety technology. The collaboration aims to enhance worker safety by providing real-time data on equipment and personnel movements. As the industry continues to seek innovative solutions, it is clear that these advancements will play a critical role in ensuring the protection of crews operating in potentially hazardous environments.

Original Source: worldoil.com