ABS to class two new Seatrium FPSOs for Petrobras

Seatrium has announced that it has awarded the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) a classification contract for the P-84 and P-85 FPSOs that will be built for Petrobras. 

These are the first FPSOs to be awarded for classification following ABS and Seatrium’s Technology Collaboration Agreement. The goal of that agreement is to promote increased decarbonization, digitalization and innovation in the offshore industry. 

Both FPSOs will incorporate technologies that aim to enhance operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Features will include zero routine flaring and venting; variable speed drives; and measures to control emissions and capture CO2, including an all-electric concept. The companies say that this design concept focuses on efficient power generation and increased energy efficiency to achieve a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity, compared to a design which does not include such technologies.

Seatrium and ABS say they will work together to advance digital collaboration across the offshore, marine, and energy sectors. This partnership will be geared towards elevating lifecycle services for ongoing, completed, and upcoming projects by harnessing state-of-the-art technology. Through methodological enhancements and a data-centric post-construction approach, the collaboration will be designed to promote a shift towards a condition-based class methodology for floating production assets. 

In addition, the partnership will see Seatrium and ABS perform a number of joint trials, including the qualification of 5G-based remote inspection solutions for EPC and repairs and upgrade projects in Seatrium’s shipyards globally.