Saipem's Castorone has a pipelaying capacity of triple joint 12 M or double joint 18 M, ad a pipe size up to 48'' (60'' including coating).
Offshore staff
HOUSTON — Saipem has won a 2024 Spotlight on New Technology Award at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) for its Integrate Acoustic Unit (I.A.U.).
This technology provides non-intrusive digital monitoring of subsea pipelines during laying operations.
According to the company, the system provides greater accuracy in remote detection of obstructions, pipe deformations, accidental water ingress and other obstacles. It is also said to remove the risks associated with the mechanical detector that is commonly deployed during pipelay.
In addition, I.A.U. can store all measurements taken and exchange them with the lay vessel’s data acquisition system, supporting digitalization of information concerning laying operations.
DNV has awarded the development a Statement of Technology Qualification following testing on Saipem's vessels and the system is supporting current offshore projects.
