The initiative further consolidates the collaboration between the two companies in offshore engineering and strengthens RINA's positioning in the Brazilian market

The multinational Rina Group consolidates its foothold in the South American offshore market by securing a three-year contract valued at €11 million from the energy behemoth Petrobras. The agreement, signed in Rio de Janeiro, entrusts the inspection, certification, and consulting firm with integrity assessments and end-of-life decommissioning planning for the Brazilian group's subsea infrastructure.

The contract technically 

The contract technically covers the entire operational cycle of Petrobras's offshore assets and requires a series of engineering analyses and specialised technical assessments. Specifically, RINA will evaluate the reliability, availability, and structural integrity of the subsea structures that connect the offshore installations to the surface platforms. This includes reliability studies such as failure and criticality analyses (FMEA/FMECA), as well as availability and maintenance assessments (RAM). It also includes studies to extend the service life of the marine installations, and studies to decommission the subsea structures at the end of their operational life.

 The project involves a team of over 80 professionals, 

As explained in a press release from RINA, the project involves a team of over 80 professionals, including engineers and specialised technicians — more than 45 of whom are already operational — with the intention of gradually expanding the workforce as operations evolve. The initiative, promoted by Petrobras, aims to ensure the consistent, safe, and efficient management of its maritime assets, guaranteeing operational continuity and full safety until the decommissioning phase.

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The technical and economic implications

Marcell Chiarelli, Latam Executive Commercial Management Director at RINA, highlighted the technical and economic implications of the operation, noting that projects related to the integrity and decommissioning of subsea systems require solid technical analysis capabilities and in-depth expertise in offshore engineering. He reiterated that the company's role in this collaboration is to provide the specialised assessments necessary to effectively support Petrobras' management decisions throughout the life cycle of these assets.

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The initiative – the statement concludes – further consolidates the collaboration between the two companies in offshore engineering and strengthens RINA's positioning in the Brazilian market, confirming its role in the development of complex projects for the maritime energy industry.

Source: Shipping Italy

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