Our Commitment: Adhering to DNV & ABS Standards in Every Project
At OTS Offshore Trading & Services Co., Ltd, our commitment to excellence is rooted in strict adherence to international standards such as DNV standards and ABS classification. These globally recognized benchmarks ensure the safety, reliability, and quality of our offshore projects, from mechanical fabrication to pressure testing and geotechnical drilling. Serving multinational clients in the EU and G7 markets, we integrate quality assurance into every stage of our operations to deliver compliant and dependable solutions. This article explores how OTS upholds DNV standards and ABS classification, ensuring your offshore assets meet the highest industry requirements.
Why DNV and ABS Standards Matter
DNV standards, set by Det Norske Veritas, provide rigorous guidelines for offshore engineering, covering design, fabrication, and testing processes. They ensure assets like subsea manifolds and platforms can withstand extreme marine environments. Similarly, ABS classification—established by the American Bureau of Shipping—sets benchmarks for structural integrity, safety, and environmental compliance in offshore equipment. Compliance with these standards is critical for:
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Safety: Preventing failures that could endanger personnel or the environment.
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Reliability: Ensuring assets perform consistently over their operational life.
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Global Acceptance: Meeting the expectations of EU and G7 regulators and clients.
For example, our recent hydrostatic and pneumatic testing project for a subsea manifold adhered to DNV 2.7-1 and ABS Rules for Building and Classing Offshore Installations, ensuring zero defects.
OTS’s Approach to Compliance
Our quality assurance processes are designed to meet DNV standards and ABS classification at every project stage:
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Design and Engineering: We align our mechanical fabrication with DNV-OS-C101 (Design of Offshore Steel Structures) and ABS Rules for Materials and Welding. Our engineers use advanced software to ensure designs meet load, pressure, and environmental requirements.
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Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Our NDT services, including Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), follow DNVGL-ST-E271 and ABS Guide for Nondestructive Inspection. This ensures defect-free components. Learn more about our NDT services.
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Pressure Testing: Our hydrostatic and pneumatic testing comply with DNVGL-RP-F113 (Pipeline and Subsea Systems) and ABS Rules for Pressure Vessels, ensuring leak-tightness and structural integrity.
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Certification and Documentation: Every project is accompanied by detailed reports and certificates, verified by DNV and ABS inspectors, providing clients with transparent proof of compliance.
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Continuous Training: Our technicians are certified to DNV and ABS standards, undergoing regular training to stay updated on the latest guidelines, such as DNVGL-ST-E273 for offshore containers.
Case Example: Certified Subsea Equipment
In a recent project for an EU-based client, OTS fabricated and tested a subsea manifold for a North Sea oilfield. The manifold underwent rigorous NDT services and pressure testing, adhering to DNV standards (DNVGL-RP-F113) and ABS classification (ABS Rules for Subsea Equipment). Our quality assurance processes included:
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Pre-fabrication material inspections to ABS material standards.
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UT and MT to detect weld imperfections, per DNVGL-ST-E271.
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Hydrostatic testing at 1.5 times the design pressure, meeting DNV and ABS requirements.
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Final certification by ABS inspectors, ensuring global compliance.
The result was a fully certified manifold, ready for deployment, with zero safety incidents and full client satisfaction. This project exemplifies our commitment to DNV standards and ABS classification.
Why Choose OTS Offshore?
With over a decade of experience, OTS Offshore is a trusted partner for global oil and gas leaders. Our facilities in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, are equipped to deliver DNV standards– and ABS classification-compliant services, from fabrication to testing. Our certified team ensures every project meets the highest quality assurance standards, minimizing risks and maximizing performance.
For further insights into industry standards, refer to DNV’s Offshore Standards or ABS Rules. Trust OTS for compliant and reliable services. Contact us at [email protected] or visit www.ots-tl.com.
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