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Major Coating Projects
In the paper I authored for the RINA International Journal of Maritime Engineering (IJME), I set out to explain the real challenges and considerations involved
Investing in Excellence: MTL Naval Architects Deepen Expertise in Structural Design
At MTL, we believe that maintaining the highest standards of engineering requires a commitment to continuous learning. Recently, our Naval Architect team had the privilege
Celebrating our 2025 Placement Students
From the very beginning, they approached their time with curiosity and commitment. Over the course of the placement, they gained hands-on experience across a range
Hatch Milling Trail
Last week at MTL, our team set up our bespoke hydraulic hatch milling equipment for a series of functional checks ahead of an upcoming offshore
Tank Lighting: Low vs Extra Low Voltage
When working in confined spaces offshore, safety is of the utmost importance. Lighting plays a crucial role, not only in ensuring visibility but also in
FPSO Tank Ventilation – Air Change Rate
While building regulations worldwide are quite prescriptive when considering the volume of ventilation required for different spaces, there is a distinct lack of guidance for
Resolve to Manage Hull Structural Integrity
Happy New Year to all from the team at Marine Technical Limits (MTL). This time of year starts for many with New Years resolutions, as
The Confined Space Entry Paradox
There is no environment more hostile to life than space. Why then, do NASA continue to train and send people into space? Quite simply, because
Benefits of a Risk-Based SIM Strategy
Risk-Based Structural Integrity Management (SIM) Strategies represent an important development in the safe and efficient management of FPSO hull structural integrity. In recent times, Marine
Hotwork Repairs in Cargo Tanks
8th April is the day we remember the fire which occurred during hotwork repairs in a cargo tank of MV Kometik, one of the shuttle
FPSO Integrity Management – Let’s Not Forget the Fundamentals!
The last 12 months have seen challenges posed to our world and lives which few of us could have imagined. The world of Floating Production
FPSO Cargo Tank Entry Doesn’t Have to be Dangerous
In the context of the recent fatal accident on the an FPSO in West Africa where 2 workers lost their lives whilst working in an
FPSO Tank Work – One Team for Success
For the previous 15 years, Marine Technical Limits has managed teams of 3 to 30 people working inside the hull spaces, cargo tanks and ballast
Spreadsheets Are Not Databases!
Comment by Calum MacLean In recent days the newspapers in the United Kingdom (UK) have been dominated by the story of Public Health England (PHE) and
End2End Service – The Way of Working
In the current economic climate, and with a reduction in the price of oil, the energy sector is having to consider how it works with
MTL Software Enables Clients to Better Understand Risk
The oil and gas sector is a resilient industry. We have had times where oil price has dropped well below what was expected and we
Droning On!
The use of drones for the inspection of hard to access locations in FPSO tanks is now well established, and MTL are working with our
Water Backed Welding
Extensive research and in-house trials MTL’s extensive research and in-house trials to better understand water backed welding. AS AN FPSO AGES, an increasing number of defects
