TELE OPERATION OF ANGUILLE CENTRAL PRODUCTION PLATFORM OFFSHORE GABON: A STEP TOWARD PLATINE - UNMANNED OFFSHORE FIELD RESEARCH PROJECT

The remote control of the Anguille Central Production Platform in the sea near Gabon has been in operation since September 1987. Some basic features have been identified which are considered necessary for the remote operation of an unmanned platform designed for limited maintenance requirements (one visit per six months). These features are, in addition to remote on/off control of equipment and remote monitoring, remote fault diagnosis, remote 'maintenance' of some equipment and platform operation unaffected by communication system faults.