Teleconsult AS - FPSO/Rig

FPSO / Rig Marked

Teleconsult has experienced great success as a turnkey provider of telecommunication and navigational systems to the FPSO and Rig marked. Teleconsult offers clients turnkey solutions for communication and navigation requirements that meet national and international standards. Reliable, flexible and cost-efficient solutions are provided to our customers, with equipment supplied from leading manufacturers.

The main systems part of a “typical” deliverable unit to the FPSO/Rig marked is described briefly below.

Public Address & General Alarm System (PA/GA)

Duplicate (A & B) PAGA system for distribution of alarm tones, emergency messages and routine messages to all or selected areas of the vessel/rig. The PAGA system conforms to IMO and ICE regulations and is type-approved by RINA, CCS, ABS and DNV.

Private Automatic Branch Exchange System (PABX)

A digital PABX unit that is certified by DNV for two-way communications onboard the vessel/rig. The PABX handles the connections to all the internal extensions while an interface with the VSAT system is available for external calls.

Very Small Aperture Terminal System (VSAT)

A gyro stabilized VSAT system for data and voice traffic communication between vessel/rig and shore.

Closed Circut Television System(CCTV)

A CCTV system for real time visual surveillance. The system offers a complete range of camera stations (fixed or PTS) and monitors for safe areas, certified to both the North American NEC standard and the European CENELEC standard.

Helideck Monitoring System (HMS)

The HMS is designed to provide accurate and reliable monitoring of the conditions on the helideck that are vital for safe and cost-efficient air transport to the vessel/rig. HMS is compliant to CAP-437 and the valid Norwegian Standard.
The HMS will measure, present and store environmental data including:

Wind speed and direction
Pressure
Humidity
Air temperature
Helideck movements (pitch, roll and heave)

Environmental Monitoring System (EMS)

The HMS system may be extended to become a complete EMS, compliant to CAP-437 and the valid Norwegian Standard. The EMS can be delivered with a variety of sensors covering most environmental measurements, with some sensors being available in ex certified versions. All collected data is stored in a central server with database and data processing software. Program display applications on the operator stations may be configured for specific operational requirements.
Sensors and interfaces are available for the measurement of:

Waves
Surface currents
Vessel motion
Wind
Air temperature, humidity and pressure
Clouds
Weather and visibility
Oil spill

TeleVision Recive Only System (TVRO)

A gyro stabilized TVRO system for reception of TV channels via satellite.
Both single C or KU-band systems as well as a combined C and KU-band system is available.

Ultra High Frequency System (UHF)

This UHF radio system is designed to provide communications between field personnel onboard the vessel/rig, utilizing both fixed and hand-held ATEX portable radios. The system can be delivered with the number of UHF channels specifically required by customer.

General Radio System

The General Radio system will provide maritime and aero-mobile communication for normal and distress situations. The vessel/rig can be equipped with radio installations capable of complying with the functional requirements as prescribed in SOLAS, chapter IV.

Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS), compliant with functional requirements as prescribed in SOLAS, chapter IV.
Systems for all four sea areas (A1, A2, A3, A4). Back-up GMDSS station as required by the MODU code.

In addition to the GMDSS, the following general maritime radio equipment can be delivered:

VHF (FM) (fixed and portable)
VHF (AM) (fixed and portable)
Crane Radio (UHF/VHF)
NDB (Non-Directional Beacon)
Weather fax

Navigation System

Navigational equipment complying with the requirements issued in SOLAS, chapter V, which refers to navigational safety for all vessels at sea.

   Automatic Identification System (AIS)

    The AIS will complies with all relevant international
    regulations and standards (e.g. IMO, ITU-R, and IEC).

   Echo Sounder

    The vessel/rig can be equipped with a navigational echo
    sounder, which meets IMO rules and recommendations.

   Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)

    The ECDIS is designed in compliance with performance
    standards issued by the IMO. The vessel/rig may be equipped
    with a duplicate ECDIS which meets the requirements for
    navigating without paper charts.

   Global Positioning System (GPS)

    The GPS is designed for SOLAS compliant vessels in accordance with
    GPS performance standards issued by the IMO, and associated
    IEC standards.


   Magnetic Compass - Gyro Compass

    The gyro system is designed for ships requiring an IMO
    approved gyro system The Gyro system may be upgraded
    to a triple Gyro system as is required for DP3 class.
    In addition, Magnetic Compass is also available.

   Marine Radar

    The vessel/rig can be equipped with one S-band and one
    X-band radar. Both radars are designed to meet
    IMO standards. The two radars are interconnected and
    can display AIS (Automatic Identification System) and ARPA
    (Automatic Radar Plotting Aid). The S-band radar assures
    target detection in adverse weather where the X-band may
    be affected by sea or rain clutter.

   Speed Log

    The vessel/rig can be equipped with a Speed Log that
    complies with IMO regulations. The Speed Log will be an
    SDME (Speed and Distance Measuring Equipment) utilizes
    the Doppler Effect principle.

   Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)

    The VDR fully complies with IMO and IEC standards.

   Long Range Identification Tracking (LRIT)

   LRIT terminal which complies with the new mandatory
    position reporting obligation for SOLAS compliant vessels.

Drillers Talk Back System

Dedicated system for communication such as between drill operators and rig personnel. Various types of stations are available (ex, non-ex).
The system may be configured to allow for group calls, conference calls and all call announcements, in addition to point-to-point private calls.

Emergency Telephone System

Emergency Telephone system that requires no external power supply (non battery) but can also be connected to an external 24V DC power supply.
The system is mandatory, for example, on ships with DNV-class notation NAUT-OSV.

Master Clock System

The Master Clock system is designed for distributing both local and UTC time on board the vessel/rig. The system may be interfaced to the GPS system on board such that change of time zone occurs automatically.

Radio Link System

Radio Link system enables communication between vessels/rigs or between rig/vessel and shore. The radio link system can be delivered as a fixed or stabilised installation.

Wimax System

Wimax solutions enable communications between vessel/rig and support vessels, or as an alternative to Radio Link, with a range of up to 10-15 kms.

ATEX Dome for X-band Radar

For desired performance of the marine radar, wave monitoring and oil spill detection systems, the marine x-band radar antenna can be placed in a hazardous area onboard the vessel/rig. This is a feasible solution when the radar antenna is placed in an ATEX certified dome.