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Minimize downtime and maximize rope life with Ropes360®’s proactive rope care

Challenge

In offshore construction, unplanned downtime can mean substantial financial loss. An offshore wind construction vessel faced a critical risk - uncertainty about the remaining life of its current rope, combined with an expected delay in sourcing the correct replacement. Without action, operations could come to a halt. To address this, the rope’s condition needed to be closely monitored and its service life safely extended to prevent costly operational disruptions.

Solution

The Ropes360® team deployed the VisionTek and Magnetic Rope Testing device (MRT) rental option, giving the vessel’s crew the ability to perform rope inspections more frequently, on their own schedule.

  • Internal crew trained to carry out VisionTek inspections independently
  • Areas of concern monitored through high-frequency inspections
  • Simple data upload for instant sharing with the remote Ropes360® team
  • Monthly advanced analysis and reporting for informed decision-making

Using deep rope expertise, Ropes360® specialists analyzed the inspection data and identified the need for a slip and cut to extend the rope’s life. The team not only recommended this preventative measure but also executed it, ensuring the rope remained safe and operational for longer.

Technologies & Capabilities

Technologies & Capabilities

  • VisionTek – Computer vision–aided rope inspection
  • Magnetic Rope Testing (MRT) – Detects internal defects
  • Flexible Rental Model – On-demand access without high CAPEX costs
  • Slip and Cut – Preventative measure to extend rope life
  • Advanced Reporting – Monthly personalized analysis and recommendations
Results

Results

  • Extended rope life by conducting slip and cut early on
  • Crew gained in-house inspection expertise, reducing reliance on external inspectors
  • Advanced report with personalized recommendations delivered per month for ongoing rope health monitoring
  • Cost saving with no external inspector onboarding and inspection delays

Maximize rope performance - Reduce downtime, improve safety, and monitor rope health with VisionTek

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