COLLIDE
The COLLIDE software tool is mainly used for calculating collision frequencies and energies between approaching vessels and offshore installations, windfarms, etc. COLLIDE is capable of modelling both passing and drifting vessels, as well as other drifting substances. The results of a COLLIDE analysis is often used as input to risk analyses of offshore installations.
Field related traffic
Field related traffic mainly consists of supply and standby vessels, in addition to shuttle tankers.
- Supply vessels - In recent years, supply vessels have been increasing in size and become more advanced, making them a threat to an offshore installation both during approach, and loading and unloading operations. The importance of having proper procedures and safety management systems in place to be able to cope with this threat have thus been strengthened.
- Shuttle tankers - Operating close to the installations when they are loading, and due to their size, even a low speed collision of a shuttle tanker can cause substantial material damage.
References
Contact: Thomas Eriksen (+47 67 57 27 00)
