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He's worked under the sea and now works above it – this week's #MeetTheTeam introduces Billy McBain MCGI, IEng MIMarEST, part of ABL's highly experienced #riginspection team in Europe, based in Newcastle. With 25+ years in the Royal Navy Submarine Service, Billy brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to #safety and #engineeringexcellence in high-risk environments. At ABL, he leads inspection scopes across all rig types, including land rigs and 7th gen drillships, travelling to some of the world's most remote and exciting locations from Greenland to Malaysia🌍 What drives Billy❓ The challenge of every new project, the chance to work with different cultures, and the belief that respect and humility go a long way – no matter where you are. He highlights some challenges in the sector: 🗣️"The challenges in Rig Inspection and the wider Oil & Gas industry are huge, with ageing rigs, regulatory compliance, maintenance cutbacks, and job insecurity all playing a role. That's why, in my opinion, Rig Inspections are vital for mitigating risks around safety, non-productive time, and regulatory compliance." Check out the full interview to get to know Billy and his thoughts on what he'd change about the perception of the oil & gas industry ➡️https://lnkd.in/eDU-pbHK #EnergyandOceans #GlobalPartnerLocalExpert #ABLRigInspections

A big thank you to everyone who joined this month's ABL #MaritimeMarketBriefing where we heard about 👉 "Using an insurance pre-risk methodology to improve port marine safety" Did you miss it❓ We have the recording ready on our YouTube channel for anyone who was unable to attend or would like to catch up 💻👉 https://lnkd.in/eQzq-8pF A quick reminder on this month's learning objectives: ✅ You will develop a clear understanding of port risks and strategies for improving safety and operational resilience ✅ You will gain insight to the key challenges associated with port re-risk assessments ✅ You will learn how to effectively conduct a pre-risk assessment to enhance risk mitigation ✅ You will be able to analyse the consequences of inadequate or improperly conducted port risk assessments. For those who joined, we'd love to get your feedback to help us continually improve the market briefings 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewRajudN Finally, a huge thanks to our great presenters this month: ➡️Tony Nichols - Technical Presenter - Ports & Harbours Consultant ➡️David Faulkner - Introduction - Senior Ports and Harbours Consultant ➡️Joseph Mullan - Case Reports - Marine Naval Architect See you on Tuesday 13th May for our next ABL Maritime Market Briefing. Stay tuned for more details! 👀 #EnergyandOceans #GlobalPartnerLocalExpert #SeektheTruth

🌊 ABL is proud to support the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm as Marine Warranty Surveyor for the transport and installation of key components across the 1.1 GW project off Scotland's east coast. Our scope covers wind turbines, jacket and monopile foundations, the offshore substation platform, and export and inter-array cables — helping deliver one of Scotland's largest offshore wind developments. With project management led from our Aberdeen office, and support from teams in London, Newcastle and Rotterdam, we're drawing on extensive European offshore wind experience to ensure safe and efficient execution. 🗣️💬 "We're delighted to contribute to this major renewable project and bring our marine expertise to support its success," says Ashley Perrett, ABL Sub Regional Director of Northern Europe. Read the full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/eM4pTaQN #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #MarineWarrantySurveyor #InchCape #EnergyTransition #GlobalPartnerLocalExpert

When inspecting a Drillship, what are the benefits of conducting a more integrated survey approach, combining analysis of power management, #DynamicPositioning (DP), and controls ❓ Read out insights from specific situational findings, detailed by ABL's global rig inspections team in their latest news bulletin - the ABL Rigs Rundown 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQhfAkrA Our rig inspection team combined forces with our DP consultancy team to provide a holistic survey offering for a 6th-generation drillship. The inspection covered all aspects of power management, generation and distribution, propulsion, DP, and control systems. The result 👇 ✅ Several non-conformances, not previously identified in past DP trials, were identified ✅ The risk of future operational downtime was mitigated ✅ Several areas where major maintenance was overdue, identified in the equipment ✅ Comprehensive 360-degree inspection of a drillship Sign up for our new Rig Rundown news bulletin, to access more technical insights and news on recent rig inspections around the world 👉 https://lnkd.in/eqi5Ns9D #ABLRigs #RigInspections

Stefano Scarpa, Associate Director for #MaritimeDecarbonisation, had a productive week in Singapore, including moderating two panels at the Wind Propulsion Asia Summit: 💡 Design Experience and Mid-term GFIs & Economic Measures in Wind Propulsion He spotlighted four shifts the industry must embrace: ✔️ Wind-ready vessels—newbuilds or retrofits—are essential to reach 10,000 wind-propelled ships by 2030 ✔️ Designing for multiple systems ensures long-term flexibility ✔️ Modular, standardised designs reduce cost and boost uptake ✔️ Collaboration is key! from class rules harmonisation to transparent data sharing At ABL, together with our sister company Longitude Engineering, we're already supporting this transition! We support stakeholders in assessing the viability of wind propulsion systems, developing wind-ready engineering, and managing projects from concept to completion. 🤔 If you're a Shipowner, yard charterer or just wind-curious? Chat with Stefano about how we can support your next wind propulsion move 👉 https://lnkd.in/dqT_GMCX #EnergyandOceans #GlobalPartnerLocalExpert

📢 We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with XERAFY, a leader in RFID engineering, to drive digital transformation across multiple sectors with our asset-tracking software, AssetVoice. XERAFY's RFID tagging solutions alongside AssetVoice's intelligent automation capabilities empower asset-intensive organisations to streamline operations and improve decision-making. The partnership delivers a comprehensive RFID asset-tracking solution to enhance... ✅ Operational efficiency 📋 Compliance 📈 Asset utilisation 💬 "Our partnership with XERAFY brings together deep domain expertise and a seamless end-to-end solution that simplifies digitisation," 🗣️ says Peter Adam, Group Managing Director for AIM at ABL Group. "Together, we're enabling businesses to gain real-time visibility, boost operational efficiency, and maximise asset utilisation." Learn more about our collaboration with XERAFY and the impact on asset-intensive industries. Read the full article here👉📰 https://lnkd.in/e_miUkK9 #DigitalTransformation #RFIDTechnology #AssetTracking #IoT #Manufacturing #Healthcare #ABLGroup #Xerafy

🌊 Download your copy of ABL's #DynamicPositioning (DP) Trials' Review to delve into key insights and trends, unlock efficiencies and enhance performance in your DP systems. 📢 Click the link here to access our review and discover our expert findings 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVhT3JZJ Our consultants analysed extensive data from DP annual trials and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) proving trials conducted worldwide between 2023 - 2024, covering a variety of vessel types. 🔎 The report is designed to support the DP vessel owner and charterer communities in identifying common challenges for improved results. 🌟 Catch us at Mari-Tech Conference in Quebec! 🌟 We'll be available to chat through all things marine engineering and powering ships into the future. If you're there, we're at booth 30, or get in touch to book a meeting with one of our team 📩📞 https://lnkd.in/etEgsXN2 #EnergyandOceans #SeektheTruth #DP

ABL's geotechnical and jack-up engineering consultancy team in Asia Pacific, has been supporting jack-up operations as part of an offshore plug and abandonment campaign in Malaysia. Read the full news story here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXQuTFys With the project managed out of ABL's operations in Malaysia, Country Manager M Saifuddin M Salleh, had the following to say 👇 "The combination of our marine operational experience with our expert geotechnical engineering know-how positions us perfectly to support the safe and successful jack-up operations on this and other decommissioning projects." Together with the wider ABL Group, we provide a complete technical offering in geoscience consultancy, including a long track record in jack-up installation and geotechnical engineering. Contact us to discuss our geotechnical support for your jack-up 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNH4DHg #OneGeoscience #EnergyandOceans #OneTeam

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Subbi Nookala as Country Manager for ABL Norway. In his new role, Subbi will oversee operations and strategic initiatives in Norway, reinforcing ABL's commitment to delivering excellence in #engineeringconsultancy and #MWS services. His appointment marks a significant step forward as we continue to expand our footprint and enhance our service offerings in the region. Subbi succeeds Peter Kingsland, who will return to the UK to take up a new position at ABL Group company, Longitude, as Regional Business Line Director for Marine Operations in EMEA. 🗣️ Sub Regional Director for Northern Europe, Ashley Perrett 💬 "Subbi's appointment to this role is a reflection of the strong growth we've seen in ABL's Maritime offering in Norway since he joined us in 2023. His leadership, local insight and technical expertise make him an excellent fit for this role. We also extend our sincere thanks to Peter Kingsland for his contribution to the Norway office, and wish him all the best in his new role with Longitude." Join us in congratulating Subbi and Peter on their new roles 👏 Read more about Subbi's appointment and his vision for ABL Norway 👉 https://lnkd.in/eN88ZWhY #ABLNorway #GlobalPartnerLocalExpert #EnergyandOceans

ABL's Portugal branch, Hidromod, have had their Aquafarm digital twin platform, recognised by the European Space Agency (ESA) as a leading space-based agricultural innovation. 🛰️ Aquafarm is a unique platform - powered by Hidromod's Aquasafe - which aims to improve water resource management in agriculture, through the integration of earth observation (EO) data, artificial intelligence (AI) and hydrological modelling. ESA's validation highlights Aquafarm's critical role in improving crop management and promoting sustainable agriculture through satellite technology and advanced environmental modelling. Here are some examples of where Aquafarm is already driving farming efficiency and performance, around the world👇 💻 IFAP (Instituto de Financiamento da Agricultura e Pescas) Portugal: Monitoring and identifying crops, validating individual claims for agricultural funds 💻 DPE (Department of Planning and Environment) Australia: Real-time monitoring of ungauged areas, integration of farm water balance tools, and enhancing water management at a watershed scale 💻 Digifarm: Improving water resource management with precise field boundary detection ESA has supported project 2.0 of Aquafarm, validating the immense value of space and satellite technology in supporting the significant real-world challenge of food security. Read our article in full 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5gjwqTh #TheWaterManagementConsultants #NumericalModelling #EnergyandOceans #ABLPortugal