Project Description

TORCH OFFSHORE LTD

Torch Offshore/Davie Shipyard

Deepwater pipe layer M/V MIDNIGHT EXPRESS

Systems:

The semi-submersible vessel was converted to DP class 2, deep water pipe layer with major ship structure, propulsion and control modifications. The systems and sub-systems supplied by our company, were integrated into the Siemens Alarm, Monitoring and Control System in respect to the Lloyd’s Register requirements for DP class.

Equipment supplied:

  • 400V AC Main Switchboard/Harbor Power Generation Control,
  • ECR Console,
  • Ballast Control Console,
  • Bilge Control Console and Remote Valve Control Box,
  • Fuel Oil Transfer Control Console,
  • Emergency Switchboard refit,
  • Navigation Console,
  • DP Console/Local Controls sections,
  • 230V DC UPS/Batteries and Charger system,
  • 230V AC UPS System,
  • General Alarm System
  • Fire Doors Indication System,
  • Hatch Indication System
  • Fire Safety Stop System,
  • Shore Power Connection Boxes,
  • CO2 Alarm and Monitoring System,
  • Tanks Gauging System,
  • Alarm and Monitoring System/Remote I/O’s,
  • Auxiliary Machinery Controls upgrade,
  • Diesel Engines Pumps Control,
  • Utility Connection Boxes.

Engineering services provided:

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Programming, design and drafting for the:

  • 400V AC Main Switchboard /Harbor Power Generation Control,
  • ECR Console,
  • Ballast Control Console,
  • Bilge Control Console and Remote Valve Control Box,
  • Fuel Oil Transfer Control Console,
  • Emergency Switchboard refit,
  • Navigation Console,
  • DP Console/Local Controls sections,
  • 230V DC UPS/Batteries and Charger system,
  • 230V AC UPS System,
  • General Alarm System,
  • Fire Doors Indication System,
  • Hatch Indication System,
  • Fire Safety Stop System,
  • Shore Power Connection Boxes,
  • CO2 Alarm and Monitoring System,
  • Tanks Gauging System,
  • Alarm and Monitoring System/Remote I/O’s,
  • Auxiliary Machinery Controls upgrade,
  • Diesel Engines Pumps Control,
  • Utility Connection Boxes

Project Management:

During this project, from preliminary design to the sea trails, our company demonstrates the efficient management in respect to the dead lines and high quality level, delivering the Turnkey project with no deficiencies list.

Manufacturing supervision, FAT and Commissioning:

For the following systems and sub-systems:

      • Main Switchboard/Harbor Power Generation Control,
      • ECR Console,
      • Ballast Control Console,
      • Bilge Control Console and Remote Valve Control Box,
      • Fuel Oil Transfer Control Console,
      • Emergency Switchboard refit,
      • Navigation Console,
      • DP Console/Local Controls sections,
      • 230V DC UPS/Batteries and Charger system,
      • 230V AC UPS System,
      • General Alarm System
      • Fire Doors Indication System,
      • Hatch Indication System,
      • Fire Safety Stop System,
      • Shore Power Connection Boxes,
      • CO2 Alarm and Monitoring System,
      • Tanks Gauging System,
      • Alarm and Monitoring System/Remote I/O’s,
      • Auxiliary Machinery Controls upgrade,
      • Diesel Engines Pumps Control,
      • Utility Connection Boxes.

Technical documentation:

Electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics for all affected systems – Complete documentation Package.

2003-2004 Montreal; Levis, Qc