Dräger Marine & Offshore will provide equipment that detects dangerous gases to 23 platforms across the North Sea, as part of three new contracts, that are worth over $1.3 million (£1,000,000).
The deals regard the provision of portable gas detection equipment to three operators over five years, including over 1,700 personal gas monitors to warn personnel of possible dangers.
[smlsubform prepend=”GET THE SAFETY4SEA IN YOUR INBOX!” showname=false emailtxt=”” emailholder=”Enter your email address” showsubmit=true submittxt=”Submit” jsthanks=false thankyou=”Thank you for subscribing to our mailing list”]
A testing and calibration station will also be provide, in order to manage the maintenance of the equipment. Namely, personal gas monitors will be able to be tested in less than 15 seconds.
Lawrie Kerr, sales manager, Dräger Marine & Offshore, commented that this equipment will protect personnel in oil and gas, enabling operators to invest in safety as one of their top priorities, regarding exploration and production.
Mr. Kerr also added that new projects are underway, as well as attempts to enhance recovery from current.
