Am I missing something7 Feb 2019 16:07
People keep mentioning a failed rope 3 times, however I can only find 1 rope failure and 1 snagged rope? Am I missing an RNS for the 3rd time. Just trying to make sense of it. Thanks1
4 February 2019
Operational Update
During the buoy hook-up operation on 2 February 2019, immediately prior to engaging the latches in the turret to lock the buoy into position, the pull-in rope failed. There were no injuries to personnel or damage to the Aoka Mizu. A survey of the buoy by remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) confirmed that it has returned to its starting position and is not damaged.
The Aoka Mizu is returning to the Cromarty Firth to await delivery of a new pull-in rope.
21 January 2019
Operational Update
During the buoy hook-up operation on 18 January 2019, the rope being used to pull in the buoy became snagged and it was not possible to complete the hook-up operation. The rope has now been freed and the buoy returned to its starting position. Due to the predicted deterioration in weather conditions, the Aoka Mizu FPSO has returned to the Cromarty Firth to complete remediation work on the buoy pull-in system and prepare for the next opportunity to pull in the buoy.
A further announcement will be issued once hook-up has been successfully completed.
13 November 2018
Operational Update
The Aoka Mizu FPSO has put into Algeciras, Spain for planned personnel changes and bunkering. This stopover will be extended to undertake a repair to an auxiliary system associated with power generation. Commissioning activities which were being undertaken during transit will continue.