Certex supplies certified equipment with simplicity
Discover how Certex simplifies equipment supply and inspection documentation with Onix, enhancing efficiency, compliance, and customer satisfaction across its global operations.
Beluga Subsea is an expert in subsea lifting with variable buoyancy systems (VBS). The team develops systems that are maneuvered using an ROV to lift items up to 4.2 tons from the seabed.
The company delivers systems and project support to major players in the offshore industry including Equinor, DeepOcean and Subsea 7 to enable operations in complex conditions.
Delivering variable buoyancy systems (VBS) for subsea lifting projects requires accurate planning to ensure customers have everything they need to start operations offshore.
The systems themselves must be checked, packed and delivered with the correct documentation. The same must be completed for accompanying lifting equipment like shackles, slings and hoses.
Beluga Subsea previously used manual methods for the planning and assembly of these mobilization kits. Items would be individually identified and cross referenced with a range of Excel lists to gather the right data and documentation. Inspection dates were manually written on equipment. These processes were complex, time consuming and the team didn’t feel they were effective enough. They began looking for a solution that would reduce reliance on paperwork and improve accuracy.
The team saw equipment tagged with Onix Tags from other operators offshore. After investigating, they realized the potential Onix software could offer for their equipment planning and management.
They began implementing Onix Work to create digital twins of every item of equipment in the software. Now each item can be managed and tracked digitally with all essential information like location, inspection status, history and certification available to anyone that needs it.
To realize the full potential of the Onix platform, Beluga Subsea also tagged all equipment with Onix QR Tags. When scanned, these tags give instant access to equipment data in Onix Work through handheld devices.
The team now even receive documentation from suppliers for new equipment directly in Onix Work. Suppliers deliver equipment and transfer data directly into the Beluga Subsea Onix account.
With Onix Tags you get instant access to equipment data in Onix Work through handheld devices
Beluga Subsea now has one system that gives a complete overview of equipment for better planning and compliance. With all equipment managed digitally and simple live dashboards customized to business need, the team get an instant picture of their equipment statuses in Onix Work.
This gives a greater level of control in everyday work. Project mobilization packages can be easily picked and prepared knowing that each item of equipment is available, approved and has all the required documentation ready for customers.
For Kristian Nilssen, Project Engineer, this means simpler and more efficient work processes:
“Work is so much easier with Onix. It helps with all stages of projects including offers, packing and return. We save a huge amount of time and ensure compliance with regulations and standards like ISO- 9001.”
It also means a new way of information sharing both internally and with customers. Now everyone that needs to access and manage equipment information, from suppliers to offshore operators, can do so with their mobile phones. For Kristian, this is the future:
“Onix is the way forward for our industry. It gives full control both in the workshop and offshore.”
The team at Beluga Subsea are already fully adopting that future to support ambitious growth plans. The next steps are building a specialized equipment room in their new facilities, and onboarding new employees and customers.
We look forward to following the journey of these subsea lifting innovators.
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