Motorola portable radios used in the US and Asia may look similar, but major differences in frequency regulations, power output, and licensing can directly impact offshore communication reliability. Learn why choosing the right Motorola radio system is essential for safe, compliant, and uninterrupted communication in maritime and oil & gas operations.
Force majeure has become a critical topic as global disruptions—especially in the Middle East—impact contracts and business operations. This article breaks down what force majeure means, how it works in practice, and what happens when no force majeure clause exists. From oil and gas risks to real-world contract challenges, here’s what every business needs to know.
Rising tensions in the Middle East are threatening global oil and gas production. With shipping routes disrupted and energy infrastructure under attack, experts warn that oil prices could climb to $150 per barrel, impacting energy markets and economies worldwide.
Coverage studies are often misunderstood in offshore and industrial projects. This blog debunks common myths and explains why early coverage planning is critical for safety, compliance, and cost control.
Testing and commissioning is where reliability is truly engineered! Ensure your industrial systems are safe, efficient, and fully operational before handover.
Upgrading a legacy, non-compliant offshore PAGA system into a fully class-approved solution. Through expert engineering, system integration, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), the upgrade ensured compliance, reliability, and long-term operational safety.
In offshore installations, proper wiring is the foundation of safety, reliability, and continuous operations. From FPSOs to offshore platforms, well-designed and correctly installed wiring ensures critical systems perform flawlessly in harsh marine and hazardous environments.
Preparing your vessel for Sea Area A3 requires the right GMDSS equipment to ensure safe and reliable communication far from shore. From VHF and MF/HF radios to Inmarsat-C and EPIRBs, here’s a clear breakdown of the essential systems every vessel needs to meet IMO SOLAS Chapter IV requirements.
When everything looked ready to go live, a quiet engine room revealed what was missed — proper end-to-end testing. Half the PAGA speakers were barely audible, and the failover system failed to switch during a power cut. The cause? Wiring, calibration, and configuration oversights that thorough testing would have caught. The lesson was clear: installation isn’t the finish line, testing is the victory lap.
Vivo Asia in the UK took part in SPE Offshore Europe 2025 in Aberdeen—a four-day event showcasing innovation, collaboration, and the future of offshore energy. From cutting-edge technologies to valuable partnerships, the exhibition highlighted how we contribute to upgrading legacy systems and supporting the global energy community.
