SPM Operation & Maintenance at BPCL, Kochi, India and KRML Experiences Since 2007

KEI-RSOS Maritime Limited (KRML) is specialised in Operation & Maintenance of Single Point Mooring (SPM) Facilities in and around Indian Coast. O&M of SPM Facility at BPCL, Kochi is being done by KRML since 2007. Till now 676 crude oil tankers has been berthed successfully. The SPM facility is of CALM type with around 20 KM of Subsea pipelines. This Paper is presented to share the experience of major O&M activities handled by KRML. The technical, operational, safety related problems encountered and its solutions. It also incorporates a brief description on the activities such as hose & hawser maintenance and replacement activities, subsea pipeline pigging, diving and associated activities. Risk assessment, safety checks, logistics & marine spread management issues. The paper will help the offshore industry in understanding the status of present know-how and the future improvements needed. KEI-RSOS Maritime Limited (KRML) is specialised in Operation & Maintenance of Single Point Mooring (SPM) Facilities in and around Indian Coast. O&M of SPM Facility at BPCL, Kochi is being done by KRML since 2007. Till now 676 crude oil tankers has been berthed successfully. The SPM facility is of CALM type with around 20 KM of Subsea pipelines. This Paper is presented to share the experience of major O&M activities handled by KRML. The technical, operational, safety related problems encountered and its solutions. It also incorporates a brief description on the activities such as hose & hawser maintenance and replacement activities, subsea pipeline pigging, diving and associated activities. Risk assessment, safety checks, logistics & marine spread management issues. The paper will help the offshore industry in understanding the status of present know-how and the future improvements needed.