PAGA Retrofit on Offshore Platforms: Boosting Safety on Deepsea Atlantic.

The Deepsea Atlantic, a sixth-generation deepwater and harsh-environment semi-submersible rig, is renowned for its state-of-the-art design, safety, and operational efficiency. With capabilities to drill at depths up to 3,000 meters, this rig meets stringent regulatory standards. Through Zenitel's uniquely developed retrofit approach, we replaced the outdated system with our EXIGO PAGA solution, significantly enhancing safety and operational efficiency on the rig.

The Offshore PAGA Systems:

Overcoming the Challenges of Harsh Environments

In offshore drilling, a reliable Public Address and General Alarm (PAGA) system is essential in ensuring crew safety and effective operations. These solutions provide real-time alerting during emergencies like fires, gas leaks, or severe weather conditions, where quick action is crucial. Reliable PAGA systems ensure that emergency messages and safety instructions reach everyone across the rig, even in challenging offshore environments. By facilitating both routine and urgent communications, these solutions enhance overall safety awareness, coordinate response actions, and improve operational efficiency on offshore installations.

PAGA Retrofit on Offshore Platforms:

Zenitel’s Expertise and Unique Approach

Since the Deepsea Atlantic rig's outdated PAGA system couldn’t provide the required level of reliability and ease of use for harsh environments, we retrofitted it with a full EXIGO PAGA system in A+B configuration. Zenitel’s PAGA system ensures excellent speech intelligibility, robustness, and continuous operation without downtime.

By using a phased installation approach, our team ensured the system upgrade while keeping the rig fully operational. Zenitel installed one communication loop at a time, allowing the crew to stay on the platform and carry out their daily tasks as usual without interrupting work for a single day.

With the EXIGO PAGA system, clear and dependable communication is ensured across the Deepsea Atlantic. The PAGA retrofit on offshore installations not only enhances safety and reliability by overcoming the risks of outdated systems but also offers the benefits of modern IP technologies, ready for the harsh maritime conditions. This tailor-made solution ensured both cost efficiency and the re-use of existing field cables, minimizing the need for new infrastructure.

Benefits of the PAGA Retrofit for Deepsea Atlantic

Our approach to PAGA retrofits on offshore platforms ensures excellent results, including:

• Tailor-Made Solution: The retrofit was designed specifically for the Deepsea Atlantic, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance under the rig's specific conditions.
• Cost-Effective: By reusing existing field cables, the retrofit provided a cost-efficient solution, reducing the need for additional resources and minimizing installation time.
• Enhanced Safety: By providing improved communication, the EXIGO system reduces accident risks and improves response times during emergencies, ensuring swift, coordinated action when it matters most.
• High Efficiency: The phased installation approach minimized disruptions, allowing the crew to maintain normal operations without any downtime. This seamless transition not only supported operational continuity but also maintained productivity and safety on board.
• Focus on Sustainability: With the EXIGO PAGA system’s robust and reliable design, built for long-term use in the most challenging conditions, the solution significantly reduces the frequency of maintenance and part replacements. This durability contributes to more sustainable operations by lowering resource use and extending the system's lifecycle.

Sustainable and Safe Operations on the Deepsea Atlantic

With initiatives like state-of-the-art Siemens Energy BlueDrive DC-Grid technology reducing CO2 emissions and increasing efficiency, Deepsea Atlantic is committed to sustainable operations. The PAGA retrofit aligns with this strategy by minimizing waste and extending the life of vital infrastructure. By upgrading rather than fully replacing the outdated PAGA system, Deepsea Atlantic avoided unnecessary material disposal, supporting the rig's broader sustainability efforts.

With decades of experience in the maritime sector, Zenitel has established a reputation as a provider of reliable, integrated communication solutions that ensure operational safety and efficiency. We offer tailor-made solutions with a focus on cost-effectiveness, ensuring a retrofit approach with an emphasis on efficiency and a deep understanding of our customers’ needs in harsh offshore environments. Learn more about our seamless critical communication retrofit solutions at Zenitel Maritime & Energy Solutions Retrofit.