Aphelion Marine Services provides specialized integrity management solutions that extend asset life, ensure regulatory compliance, and minimize unplanned downtime across offshore and onshore facilities.
3rd Party Lifting Equipment Inspections
Our certified inspectors conduct thorough examinations of all lifting equipment and appliances in accordance with international standards:
- Crane inspections — offshore pedestal cranes, deck cranes, and mobile cranes
- Lifting accessories — slings, shackles, pad eyes, spreader bars, and hooks
- Certification and colour coding in line with LOLER, LEEA, and API standards
- Defect reporting with clear disposition recommendations (repair, reject, or re-certify)
- Asset register management and inspection scheduling
Standards We Work To
- LOLER 1998 (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations)
- BS 7121 (Code of Practice for Safe Use of Cranes)
- API RP 2D (Operation and Maintenance of Offshore Cranes)
- LEEA Code of Practice
Rope Access Services
Our IRATA-certified rope access technicians provide cost-effective access solutions for inspection and maintenance at height or in confined spaces:
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) — ultrasonic thickness gauging, magnetic particle inspection, visual inspection
- Painting and coating — surface preparation, application, and repair
- Welding and fabrication at height
- Structural inspection of jackets, flare towers, and derricks
- Installation services — cable trays, piping, and small-bore fittings
Advantages of Rope Access
- Reduced mobilisation costs vs. scaffolding
- Minimal disruption to ongoing operations
- Rapid deployment and demobilisation
- Access to areas unreachable by conventional methods
Asset Fabric Maintenance
We provide planned and reactive fabric maintenance programs that protect your facility’s structural integrity:
- Corrosion management — identification, assessment, and remediation
- Coating systems — specification, application, and quality assurance
- Structural repairs — steel renewal, patching, and reinforcement
- Deck and accommodation maintenance — flooring, cladding, and joinery
- Planned maintenance scheduling integrated with your CMMS
Inspection & Integrity Management
Beyond individual services, we offer integrated integrity management solutions:
- Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) planning
- Anomaly tracking and close-out management
- Integrity dashboards and reporting
- Regulatory compliance auditing (DPR, NIMASA, Class)
Contact our integrity team to schedule inspections or discuss a tailored maintenance program for your assets.