With lifeboat supplier Norsafe well integrated into the VIKING group, the offshore industry has access to an unprecedented range of solutions to help improve safety while reducing compliance related complexity and costs, says a press release published on JLA website.
Collaboration of VIKING and Norway-based lifeboat
In 2018, at the time of acquiring Norway-based lifeboat, davit and hook maker Norsafe, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment already boasted the world’s strongest range of safety equipment, solutions and services to the offshore industry.
Now, Range has evolved to encompass a truly comprehensive spectrum of safety solutions which brought new advantages to the largest and most sophisticated offshore operators.
VIKING SVP of Global Sales Outlook
According to Benby Carlsen, “OTC 2019 is the first global offshore industry exhibition to showcase the new joint capabilities resulting from VIKING’s acquisition of Norsafe.”
“This represents a turning point for the industry, as it is the first time offshore asset owners and operators can place their safety and evacuation equipment management in the hands of a single, trusted partner and know with certainty that they are able to meet relevant safety compliance demands.”
Legislation Cutting Costs and Complexity
Offshore asset owners worldwide are ensuring and maintaining a high level of safety which is important but costly and complex also matters.
Legislation is constantly tightening, safety equipment and servicing workflows which varies with assets and the operators working in colder climates are demanding new approaches to protect human lives and production uptime while keeping a lid on costs.
Safety on Agreement
The current state-of-the-art solution to such issues is a VIKING Offshore Safety Agreement, which ensures
- cost-efficient sourcing,
- management and
- servicing of the full range of safety equipment, all in one neatly-wrapped single global package.
“VIKING Offshore Safety Agreements cover all major safety equipment brands and are fully customizable to make uptake simple,” explains Benny Carlsen.
“We take care of everything from specifications and certification to service and multi-vendor invoice monitoring – all for a fixed price and with a single point of contact. It’s a great way to ensure both high-quality safety equipment and consistent efficiencies in maintaining safety compliance.”
VIKING Norsafe evacuation range
VIKING already offered widest and tallest range of offshore evacuation systems, installation, training and service the addition of Norsafe’s lifeboats and davits also sold and serviced under Viking took company’s evacuation range to a whole new level that is unique to a single supplier.
“The upside for offshore operators is that VIKING now manufactures and services an evacuation solution for any installation, including freefall and conventional lifeboats, chute-based offshore evacuation systems, liferafts, rescue boats and daughter craft. So, customers get the cross-system OEM guarantee that it all works together, with single-source servicing and digital speed global support also on hand. At OTC, our team of offshore safety experts at stand #701 will give visitors a chance to explore and learn more about some of these many advantages.”
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Source: JLA Media
