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Far from the shoreline, in the heart of Australia’s offshore energy corridor, massive floating production units operate around the clock—processing, storing, and offloading hydrocarbons drawn from beneath the sea floor. These Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) platforms are engineering marvels, but they operate in some of the world’s harshest conditions.
Surrounded by salt-laden air, strong winds, constant motion, and unpredictable weather, every component on these platforms—from pipelines to handrails—must perform reliably and safely. There’s no room for failure when lives and production are at stake.
During a scheduled refurbishment of one of these FPSOs, the operator identified a critical safety concern: the platform’s handrail system had begun to deteriorate after years of exposure to the marine environment. Corrosion had taken its toll, weakening key safety barriers that protect workers as they move around the platform.
Determined to take swift and decisive action, the operator, through its trusted contractor, sought a replacement system that could check every box—resistance to corrosion, structural durability, compliance with offshore safety standards, and most importantly, quick and safe installation with minimal disruption to ongoing operations. In an environment where time is money and safety is everything, the new system had to deliver on all fronts.
Off the coast of Western Australia, a global leader in the offshore oil and gas sector operates a fleet of advanced FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) platforms—massive vessels that play a critical role in processing and storing hydrocarbons extracted from deep beneath the ocean floor. These structures operate in unforgiving environments, requiring constant attention to safety, structural integrity, and operational efficiency.
To keep things running smoothly, the operator works with trusted partners like Legeneering Australia, a specialist contractor with deep expertise in offshore maintenance. Since 2017, Legeneering has held a multi-year contract to support the client’s offshore assets, providing services ranging from steelwork and piping to protective coatings and brownfield upgrades.
This long-standing relationship became especially valuable during a recent asset refurbishment. As part of a wider maintenance program, the client identified the need to replace handrails that had become heavily corroded over time—a serious concern for worker safety and platform compliance. That’s when Legeneering turned to Kee Safety, introducing our modular Kee Klamp® handrail system as the ideal solution for the job.
Kee Safety’s Kee Klamp® fittings were selected as the most effective solution. The system’s reputation for reliability in industrial, commercial, and offshore environments made it a natural choice.
Why Kee Klamp®?
Installation was led by Legeneering Australia, a contractor with deep experience in offshore infrastructure upgrades. Having secured a long-term maintenance contract with the end client, Legeneering was intimately familiar with the FPSO’s operating environment and safety protocols.
The team ensured seamless delivery of the project, from initial planning to final handover, all while coordinating with platform operations to avoid interference with live production.
Though the client’s confidentiality agreement restricted the release of project images, the impact of the solution has been clearly recognised by site teams. The new Kee Klamp® system not only reinforced the safety of the platform’s accessways but also helped reduce the long-term maintenance burden on the asset.
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