Thor Sterker’s Post

DISTRIBUTION OF PROJECT REPORT AND TECHNICAL GUIDELINES:  "Safe & Sustainable Decommissioning of Offshore Structures Taking into Consideration the Peculiarities of the ASEAN and South Asia Regions" Project With reference to the above, we are pleased to announce the public release of the project report and the accompanying technical guidelines for the research project, "Safe & Sustainable Decommissioning of Offshore Structures Taking into Consideration the Peculiarities of the ASEAN and South Asia Regions," funded by the Engineering X Safer End of Engineered Life Mission. The following documents are now available: PROJECT REPORT: DEVELOPING A REGIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR OFFSHORE DECOMMISSIONING: INSIGHTS FROM SOUTHEAST ASIA. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES: RECOMMENDATION OF GUIDELINES TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF THE DECOMMISSIONING PROCESS WITHIN THE SOUTHEAST ASIA REGION TECHNICAL GUIDELINES: FOR SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE RECYCLING FACILITIES AND WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES FOR DECOMMISSIONED OFFSHORE STRUCTURES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA. These documents are enclosed and can also be found on our website via the provided link: https://lnkd.in/enjGrpM8 These documents have been developed through extensive collaboration and input from stakeholders across various sectors, including industry players, academic institutions, and regulatory bodies. We are truly grateful for the collaboration, insightful contributions, productive discussions, and expert input that have shaped this project. We hope that these documents will serve as beneficial resources for the decommissioning activities within the Southeast Asia region, enhancing both safety and sustainability in future efforts. We believe the impact of these guidelines will be far-reaching, supporting safer and more efficient decommissioning practices across the region. It was a pleasure to contribute my two cents.

This year in April, together with small group of UTP academics from Malaysia, on a decommissioning field trip, we were privileged to receive the grand tour in this Traing Similator. Jaw dropping technology, amazing.

ASEAN South Asia Offshore Decommissioning #Kudos You are truly an inspiration to all of us #InspirationalLeader

The recent stranding of the Allseas Pipelay barge "Tog Mor" near Villa Allende and the heli-vac of crew, made my mind go back to the 10th of August, 1980 when Hurricane "Alan" raged in the Gulf of Mexico, The full crew was onboard Derrick Barge 'Odin' with tugboat 'Robert Alario' on the bridle. As we were unable to seek refuge in a sheltered Port, we had to stay offshore and ride it out. Never in my maritime life I have seen such tremendous waves and experienced such violent ship movements. The Captain of the tug reported that he could see the bow-thruster of the 'Odin'! Although we were quite used to bad North Sea weather, this time our thoughts were intensely with the quality and strength of the tow line connecting us to the tugboat. Snapping was no option as that would be somewhat problematic. My gratitude goes to the Captain and Crew of the 'Robert Alario' who kept us safe and away from the beach. #theriotoffshore #tugboat #hurricane #heerema #GOM

If there is one place on earth where reuse of offshore platforms should work... i's the Gulf of Mexico! In 1983, whilst installing the Shell Brazos 20A platform with the DB "Champion" it is where I got my 'aha' moment to promote reuse of offhore platforms. So far over 50% of the Dutch offshore platforms have been reused 💰