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Rowan Gorilla V drilling on Deep Panuke, Canadian North Atlantic. Photo from Offshore-Technology.com
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Offshore structures, ranging from fixed platforms to semisubmersibles
to FPSOs, can have noise and vibration problems similar to those found
on vessels. Although the functions required of these structures varies
significantly, the mechanisms that govern the creation, spreading, and
radiation of sound and vibration are often quite similar, and are also
similar to those found on vessels. NCE has applied its vast experience
and knowledge of shipboard noise and vibration to various offshore
structures, helping clients to reduce unwanted sound and vibration from
sources ranging from power generation equipment to large compressors to
HVAC sources. NCE has the experience and expertise to guide clients
through potentially stringent noise regulations, and to identify proper
areas of treatment and methods of sound and vibration reduction.
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Additionally, underwater sound from offshore structures has become an
increasingly problematic issue for owners and operators working in
environmentally sensitive areas of the world. NCE again has the
experience to provide solutions of varying degrees to underwater sound
reduction, and has applied this knowledge on several projects. NCE has
recently completed a comprehensive review of underwater sound generation
and reduction from all oil and gas industry activities, and has direct
experience in reducing underwater sound from various platforms.
NCE provides the same services listed on our Marine Services page
to all offshore clients, including owners, operators, and
builders. These services include airborne noise and vibration
predictions and measurements, treatment specification, and underwater
noise assessment. For more information on these services please see our
marine services page.
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