Introduction to New Technology of

Decklite Working Platforms

SAFE ACCESS SOLUTIONS

Presented by:

David Heaney
& Mathew Tang

Date: 21st May 2013

Presentation Outline
• Objectives
• Introduction
• Applications
• Benefits
• Implementation & Evidence
• Findings from offshore trial AMDP15/24
Brunei Fields
• Decklite vs Scaffold
• Decklite Design Certification
• Decklite Training & facility in Miri
• Way Forward
 Objectives

To introduce you to the New Technology of

Decklite Working Platforms

To provide Safer Access for all Personnel

To provide Training to Multi Skill Personnel

To provide a safe alternative to conventional

access methods

To provide a commercial advantage for the Client

 Introduction

DECKLITE IS A STRUCTURALLY ENGINEERED PLATFORM TO PROVIDE SAFE ACCESS

• A modular decking system to provide fast access to hard-to-reach areas.
• A safe alternative for clients worker, easy & safe to deploy thereby reducing
risk exposure (erection manhours) and increasing efficiency.
• Can be deployed where conventional scaffold is impracticable or too costly.
• Much reduced manpower, deck space, weight & storage compared to
scaffold.
• Direct access to the work zone with no build-up or down.
• Provides safe housing for dropped objects (DROPS) and minimal fallout.
• A safe system that withstands high winds & wave piercing situations in long,
or short term and extreme weather conditions.
• Hence offers the same safe access for the maintenance crews as traditional
scaffolding.

Challenge Session with Technical Authority and Field Engineer was conducted on : 15th
May 2013
 Applications

Decklite Working Platform is a rigging deck module system to provide access

and/or maintenance of offshore oil platforms and the like as well as other
structures such as buildings and bridges.
• Below cellar decks of offshore platforms
• Heli-decks undersides, jack-up undersides, semi-submersible
undersides
• Platform jackets, drill derricks, bridge work applications
• Communication towers
• Inside tanks of FPSO’s and tankers, inside onshore storage tanks
• Under roofing
• Below production decks of offshore platforms
• Above a work force to prevent the risk of falling objects, as fall
protection below a work area.
 Benefits of Decklite

 Takes less time and fewer people to erect.

 Reduce man power by a factor of 50%. Less Risk Exposure.

 Access directly to the working area with no build-up or down.

 Decklite will reduce manpower and floating resource costs.

 Short turnaround time of shutdowns.

 Decklite can also be used while Plant is operational.

 Soft Fall characteristics.

 Drop Object & Safe Splash Zone.

 Implementation & Evidence

Decklite™ Implementation Report

1. Site specific surveys and design of support arrangements: Decklite is a

Modular System and can be installed in most areas immediately.
2. Awareness training of Maintenance Crew: Decklite provides in house
Training & Education.
3. Deployment of Decklite by small dedicated crew: Utilize the Trained
Client Contractors to work Together Towards New Technology.
4. Execution of Maintenance Tasks by Trained Crew: A multi skilled
access and maintenance team to complete the works quickly and
efficiently.
5. Demob of Decklite: 210 square meters of Decklite (1 modular kit) can
be deployed in 2 standard Barrung Boxes.
 Implementation & Evidence

Findings from trial AMDP15/24-April 2010

Cost saving on POB cost:

Estimated Actual
Manhours: 1098 (17 days) Manhours: 979 (13 days)
Manpower: 17 pack Manpower: 13 pack
Cost per day POB: B$300 Cost per day POB: B$300
Total Cost POB: B$86,700 Total Cost POB: B$50,700

Cost saving of : B$36,000

 Implementation & Evidence

Decklite vs Scaffold
 Implementation & Evidence

Decklite vs Scaffold
 Decklite Design Certification

• GL Design Certificate
• Wade Design Structural Certificate
• Decklite Calculation Package
• Decklite’s Structure Design:
• Design Validation
• GL Certifications
• Modular Panel Design
• Panel Layout Design
• Suspension Design
• Strut Design
• System Elevation & Section
 APPROVED AND CERTIFIED WORLD WIDE

Fully Engineered
and Structurally
Certified to 250
kg every square
meter

Germanischer Lloyd
Complies to all Design Appraisal
Health & Safety and Certification for
requirements for Decklite Design
the Oil & Gas
Industry

Decklite Panels All materials &

are tested to components
destruction tested & proven
 Decklite Training

All staff/client/contractor personnel who require access to

Decklite Working Platforms will be required to complete a
training course. …..
Decklite –CERSB MIRI Training Facility
 DECKLITE COURSE 1
COURSE 1: CONTRACTORS, CLIENT PERSONNEL, INSPECTORS, MANAGEMENT

Course
No. Description Certificate

Course 1 Decklite Familiarization & Safety Induction

A one day course of familiarization to access the DWP such as double hook up
harness, Working at Height regulations and safety induction to carry out work on
the DWP without a Rope Access Certificate.

All personnel shall be supervised by a Decklite Supervisor (Course 3 Certified).

Attendees / Candidates:
Contractor and/or Client Personnel

Onsite Decklite Familiarization & Safety Induction

A brief on site induction for visitors who require access to the DWP (Decklite
Working Platform) such as inspectors and management an onsite course can be
conducted by a Decklite Supervisor (Course 3 Certified) and carried out at the job
site. The personnel shall be supervised at all times whilst accessing the DWP by
the Decklite Supervisor.

Attendees / Candidates:
Inspectors, management, visitors.
 DECKLITE COURSE 2
COURSE 2: ROPE ACCESS IRATA LEVEL 1

Course
No. Description Certificate

Course 2
TNT Team – Multi Skilled Access
To carry out work whilst utilizing rope access skills. Install, Maintain,
Dismantle the DWP (Decklite Working Platform) & carry out skills of
trade on the DWP. Install, Maintain, and Dismantle the DSA (Decklite
Safety Accessories). To assist with the Deckroom Hotwork Enclosure.
Attendees / Candidates:
Certified Level 1 IRATA Rope Access
 DECKLITE COURSE 3
COURSE 3: ROPE ACCESS LEVEL 3 IRATA

Course
No. Description Certificate

Course 3
Decklite Supervisor / Qualified Decklite Level 3 Technician
Supervisor – Full knowledge of the DWP HSE Guidelines &
Checklists. DWP installation, Maintain, Dismantle whilst using ropes.
Head of personnel / supervisor under the Decklite License
Agreement
Attendees / Candidates:
Certified Level 3 IRATA Rope Access
First Aid Certified
PROVEN OFFSHORE
 Way Forward

• To seek SKO TRC Committee for the approval and

endorsement on this new technology.
• Offshore Pilot Trail for 3 months
• To pilot trial this concept to SKO maintenance programme
for risers, jacket leg column and bracings.
• Cost plus strategy will be used to engaged Decklite
Working Platform for the work.
• To establish long term contract should this approach is
proven to be safer and cost effective.