Retractable Test Stump Platform
Diamond Offshore  [Jun - Aug 2004]

Diamond Offshore’s drilling program for the Mutineer-Exeter development required the installation of a retractable test stump to accommodate modifications made to the Ocean Epoch’s BOP.

The location of the platform beneath the cellar deck of the rig presented unique installation difficulties. These where overcome by AME’s early input in the design process and innovative installation methodology.

The platform was fabricated in discrete units which where then passed through a slot cut in the deck, and installed from static rigging. Scaffolding was suspended below decks to create safe working areas for the AME installation team.

Project management was performed in-house by AME, thus ensuring the timely and efficient coordination of all activities, from the design through to final installation.

Tank and Piping Modifications
QED Occtech  [Nov 2003 - Mar 2004]

AME was engaged to undertake a variety of engineering, fabrication and construction tasks associated with the modification of existing tanks and piping at the Peters and Brownes Dairy.

Tasks included:

• Design and drafting of caged ladders and access platforms in   
  accordance with Australian standards.

• Design, fabrication and installation of specialised mounting plates   which allowed water spray nozzles to be installed within
  a tank without the need to enter the tank.

• Design fabrication and installation of two inspection hatches.

• General onsite steelwork and piping modifications.

Ocean Epoch Deck Extensions
Diamond Offshore  [Dec 2003 - Feb 2004]

Due to their 2004 drilling commitments, Diamond Offshore undertook a program to increase the usable deck area onboard the Ocean Epoch.

AME collaborated with AMASE Inc. of Houston Texas, to design and draft three new deck extensions. Project Management was performed in-house by AME, thus ensuring the timely and efficient coordination of scaffolding, steel fabrication, painting, transportation and installation activities.

AME personnel carried out preparatory works whilst the rig was under tow from Bass Strait to perth and subsequently from Perth to Dampier. Installation of the decks was undertaken over a three week period (24hrs/7day, 7 days/week), whilst the rig was onsite. As the rig was operational during the installation phase AME liaised closely with Diamond Offshore to ensure drilling operations were not interrupted.

Safe Working Platforms
Jones Lang LaSalle  [Aug 2003]

The challenge was to design and install 28 steel grated platforms (one at each floor level) within two Return Air Riser Shafts, of the Dumas House Building.

As each shaft measured 1.5m x 7m, the available work space was very limited and was further restricted by the presence of two circular air ducts (at either end of the shaft), which varied in diameter from 350mm to 1100mm.

AME undertook the challenge, designing and installing a modular platform which provided full unrestricted access to the ducts on virtually all floors. The platform design incorporated sufficient flexibility to accommodate the varying diameters of the circular ducts without the requirement of site fabrication works.

All site assembly was carried out at night, thus ensuring uninter-rupted use of the building during normal working hours.

Emergency Sea Access Stair Replacement
ICON Engineering  [Apr 2003]

AME Pty Ltd was contracted by Icon Engineering to provide project planning and site supervision services for the replacement of the emergency sea access stairs onboard the Ocean Bounty.

The sea access stairs were positioned under the deck of the rig, and therefore it was not possible to directly use rig cranage to remove loads. Removal and replacement of the stairs was therefore carried out using a combination of a remotely positioned winch and static rigging. The rig crane was used to lower stair components over the side of the rig, where they were transferred to static rigging.

Industrial rope access techniques were employed during the demolition and preliminary steel fit-up phases of the job. Scaffolding was utilised during the weld out and painting phases.

Fatique Gusset Installation
Diamond Offshore  [Mar 2003]

AME was engaged by Diamond Offshore to install lower-hull-diagonal fatique reinforcement plates onboard the Ocean Epoch.

AME's scope of work encompassed the preparation of installation work packs, supply of consumables and tools, provision of site labour, site supervision and preparation of the project MDR (Manfacturers Data Report).

AME mobilised personnel and equipment form perth and Darwin.

Work entailed steelwork installation at the pontoon level of the rig. New steel was installed in 16 separate locations.

The installation works were made challenging by arduous environmental and physical constraints.

Diesel Cargo System Refurbishment
ASP Ship Management  [Mar 2003]

AME Pty Ltd successfully completed the refurbishment of various mechanical components associated with HMAS Westralia’s Diesel Cargo system.

Prior to the commencement of site works, AME worked closely with the client in order to devise, price and evaluated various refurbish-ment options.This collaboration proved highly beneficial and allowed for the optimisation of the client’s allocated schedule and budget.

AME’s on-site scope of work was composed of two distinct activities that were run concurrently. The first activity involved the replacement of three (3) defective 250NB gate valves, located at the bottom two diesel tanks and the second involved the fabrication, refurbishment and installation of remote valve actuator components.