Offshore engineering specialist AquaTerra is marking a decade since the first offshore deployment of AquaShim, its proprietary splash‑zone stabilisation system, developed to address one of the most persistent challenges facing ageing offshore assets.
First conceived to overcome the limitations of traditional mechanical shims and centralisers, AquaShim was designed to accommodate movement, reduce wear and extend asset life in the highly dynamic splash‑zone environment. Following initial development beginning in 2017, supported by funding from the Oil and Gas Technology Centre, the first system was installed offshore in 2019.
Since then, AquaShim has been deployed across 78 systems on a wide range of offshore assets, with each installation contributing to ongoing design refinement and real‑world validation. By distributing load and avoiding rigid interfaces, the system has demonstrated long‑term performance benefits while also offering advantages during future decommissioning.
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