Inspection, Repair & Maintenance

From survey and positioning to well intervention and pipeline repair systems - Sonsub has equipment and expertise permanently located in all the key oil and gas producing regions for fast and efficient deployment.


Subsea Inspection


From our dedicated survey vessels, we provide comprehensive subsea inspection services for pipelines, risers, platforms, hulls and moorings.

ROVs are equipped with a wide range of sensors for imaging on and below the seabed, measuring the condition of subsea assets and detecting structural corrosion or damage.

Activities are supported by Sonsub’s highly experienced team of surveyors and Saipem’s vast engineering resource, providing clients with advice on trends and remedial action.


Subsea and Well Intervention


Sonsub’s services include subsea tree intervention, and choke and control pod replacement.

Sonsub can provide access to live wells for a range of intervention activities including:


Well cleaning
Cased-hole fishing
Fluid displacement
Cement or chemical shut-off and profile control
Repairing tubing and casing leaks
Fracturing
Setting or retrieving artificial lift pumps


Pipeline Stabilisation and Repair


Stabilisation works include mattress installation, pipeline re-burial and placing grout bags or sleepers for span rectification.

Sonsub’s pipeline repair systems are designed to replace damaged sections of up to 40m in length, in water depths of over 2,000m, on inclines of up to 15°. Repair clamps can be fitted by divers or ROV.