Bruce Sinclair’s Post

PROJECT AWARD Good end to the week for CUT, with another project award, this time for a project in offshore Senegal, cutting studless chains on a FLNG facility. We regularly cut chains, in air and subsea, up to 6.75” diameter. Thanks to our unique diamond wire, the cutting durations are the best in the market. Our cutting machines are small and lightweight, making it far easier to deploy, clamp, cut and retrieve, compared to alternative solutions. Our Operators have the technical knowledge to overcome unforeseen challenges and always ensure we get the job done. That’s why clients use CUT again and again. We look forward to working for this valued client. #decommissioning #subseacutting #oilandgasindustry

3 PROJECT AWARDS, 3 PROJECTS COMPLETED A busy week at CUT with 3 new awards. These contracts involve subsea cutting of varied targets, from 5¾” chains, up to 66” jacket piles, and almost everything in-between! These projects will take place in the Gulf of Mexico and the North Sea. The 3 projects completed were for a pipelay project offshore Mexico using our 50” machine, a pile cutting project in UK using our 30” and 40” machines, and a multi-platform decom scope in the North Sea, Dutch Sector using our 36” machine. In all cases, the operations were performed safely and efficiently, and the customer feedback was excellent. Well done to the whole CUT team for the professional work completed. Our track record and “cutting edge” technology ensure that CUT is the obvious choice for subsea cutting scopes. Only CUT have the range of equipment, patented cutting technique and unique diamond wire to ensure cuts are completed 1st time, and with the fastest cutting times in the market. #decommissioning #subsea #renewableenergy #oilandgas 

CUT were pleased to support this project. Great teamwork, clear communications and of course the cutting was completed efficiently and safely. 

The recent publication by the Government of Western Australia highlights actions required to minimise risks while conducting offshore platform removals. Actions required include “use castellated cut designs where a possibility of rotation (turning moment) of the load exists”. CUT have exclusive use of a patent for castellated/step cuts. Therefore, we are the only diamond wire cutting specialist who can provide the castellated/step cut service mentioned. Report is here: https://lnkd.in/gsPNzXBu #decommissioning  

OGA 2024: Amazing hospitality from our partner Advanced Marine, clients and new contacts in Singapore and Malaysia. Thank you for making this trip a memorable success. It was pleasing to see and hear that the CUT expertise, track record and unique service is highly valued. For subsea cutting, clients are looking for certainty of success, proficiency and a focus on safety – all qualities that are at the core of what CUT do. The outlook is very positive for decom in Asia and Australia and we look forward to completing many more projects in this region. #decommissioning #advancedmarine #subseacutting 

Productive meetings in Singapore and KL, plus attending OGA with our partner Advanced Marine. CUT are globally recognised as the leading diamond wire cutting specialist. Advanced Marine is South East Asia’s leading supplier of all types of Commercial Diving, Survey, ROV and Subsea Equipment.  #decommissioning

CUT and our Singapore partner Advanced Marine will be attending Oil & Gas Asia (OGA) this year in Kuala Lumpur. We have a full week of meetings and events and look forward to connecting with industry professionals and exploring new opportunities together. #CUT #AdvancedMarine #OGA #decommissioning  

PROJECT COMPLETED: CUT Successfully Delivers on Major Offshore Decommissioning in Western Australia   CUT is proud to announce the successful completion of all required cuts for a key client as part of a large decommissioning project offshore in Western Australia. The project utilized our industry-leading 315” cutting machine—the largest of its kind in the world. Four cuts of 6-meter diameter were executed with precision. These were the largest vertical cuts ever performed by a diamond wire cutting machine.   This project underscores CUT’s global capabilities, proving our ability to support projects anywhere in the world, regardless of size, material, or depth. To date, in 2024 alone, we have successfully completed 32 projects across six continents. The Australian decommissioning market demands well-established, trusted, and experienced experts—and CUT continues to meet these expectations. Our work in Australia spans multiple clients, utilizing our full suite of cutting solutions: from chain cutters and pipe/conductor/riser cutting machines to our largest machines for mid-water arches, disconnectable single-point moorings, and most recently, riser turret mooring structures. In every instance, CUT has delivered results safely, on schedule, and with excellent customer feedback.   Recently, the Government of Western Australia (Department of Energy) recommended the use of castellated cuts to minimise risk in decommissioning offshore platforms. CUT have exclusive use of a patent for castellated/step cuts. Therefore, CUT are the ONLY diamond wire cutting specialist who can provide the castellated/step cut service. The completion of a step cut mitigates against any danger of structural members such as platform legs sliding or having horizontal movement relative to the bottom part once cut. A step cut would provide structural stability, even with the top part of the platform resting on the bottom part. Cuts can be done remotely, in air, or subsea, removing the risk of having personnel in the cutting vicinity.   With over 40 years of operational experience, CUT leverages lessons learned and combines them with the most comprehensive range of cutting machines available—handling targets from 3” to 315” in diameter. Our unique high-performance diamond wire and the expertise of the most experienced offshore operators in the industry ensure each project is executed safely and efficiently. The entire CUT team remains committed to customer satisfaction and project success. #decommissioning #Australia #oilandgasindustry #oilandgas #oilandgasindustry