The company CoreMarine has announced the proposed renewal of the CoreIntegrity software license for the Goliat FPSO platform, operated by Vår Energi. This agreement consolidates a long-term strategic collaboration aimed at optimizing marine safety and operational efficiency in offshore environments.
Digital integrity management of the Goliat FPSO platform
The implementation of this digital platform has evolved from a simple monitoring tool into an essential operational capability. Through this system, technical teams manage to reduce technical uncertainty, support critical real-time decisions, and strengthen confidence in the infrastructure.
In this regard, Hale Korkmaz, project manager at CoreMarine, noted that the platform is fully integrated into the daily routine of the Goliat FPSO floating platform. According to the executive, the tool facilitates rapid decision-making that prevents complications before they escalate, providing continuous certainty regarding the structural stability of this critical asset.
Technical optimizations and results in the mooring system
With the aim of maximizing the performance of the mooring system, the cooperation between both firms has allowed for the refinement of tension verification methodologies. Through structured calibration campaigns and precise data validation, a traceable and technically sound integrity framework has been established that definitively resolves previous inconsistencies in the load cells.
Simultaneously, system updates have been developed through structured six-month cycles, based on direct feedback from offshore crews and onshore engineers. This dynamic ensures that the technology evolves in accordance with the actual operational conditions of the marine environment.
Furthermore, CoreIntegrity currently operates as a unified digital hub that centralizes information from wave radars, air current sensors, and supporting documentation. This integration eliminates data dispersion and allows immediate access to calibration records along with release notes within a single computing environment.
Additionally, the system incorporates advanced analytics that automatically detect variations in the distribution of mooring loads. This functionality optimizes early warning management, fostering proactive interventions that reduce operational risk and improve the predictability of maintenance costs.
Strategic outlook and compliance with NORSOK standards
Looking ahead, the proposed renewal includes a technical roadmap aligned with Vår Energi’s corporate objectives. Among the planned improvements, the adaptation to the NORSOK regulatory framework stands out, which is projected to substantially reduce or even eliminate conventional tension verification campaigns in the long term.
Likewise, future developments include the incorporation of a specific module for riser monitoring and the optimization of interfaces to streamline tension readjustment. These additions will facilitate the automatic calibration of the mathematical model during offshore operations, ensuring deeper historical analysis of material fatigue.
Finally, Ben Fitzgerald, CEO of CoreMarine, stated that the maturity of the technology allows efforts to focus on global strategic impact rather than merely on isolated system performance. The executive expressed the company’s readiness to expand this digital integrity management model to Vår Energi’s entire fleet of assets, raising safety and efficiency standards in the floating oil industry.
Source and photo: CoreMarine