BOP Stack Lifting Ring Engineering Solution

Potential issues with BOP Rams change on ADR1500's due to the design of the Original BOP Stack Lifting Ring. Solution was required for improved access to the ram area for crew members.

The engineered design allowed for safe access when working on and around the BOP stack including the rigs mud catchment system. Due to confined space restrictions within the sub base the use of and elevated work platform is restricted and not practicable. The lifting ring consisted of a platform and hand rails providing crews a safe space to work at heights. Design enabled us to leave the BOP stack lifting ring in position during BOP transit eliminating the need for manual handling.