A new strategic partnership with Asia Offshore Solutions will improve access to structural monitoring, advanced subsea inspection and cathodic protection services to the Australian offshore industry.

12 December 2024

We’re pleased to report that we have signed a strategic partnership agreement with Asia Offshore Solutions (AOS) to improve access to structural monitoring, advanced subsea inspection and cathodic protection services to the Australian offshore industry.

As part of the partnership, AOS will offer FORCE Technology's pipeline integrity management services, including industry-leading Advanced Non-Destructive Testing (ANDT) solutions. These services provide comprehensive, high-resolution insights into the integrity of critical subsea assets, enabling opera-tors to identify and address structural vulnerabilities before they escalate into costly failures and potential environmental disasters.

Addressing unique challenges

The agreement, signed November 2024, also covers FORCE Technology's FiGS® (Field Gradient Sensor) technology, with AOS gearing up to offer cathodic protection monitoring services based on this unique solution. FiGS® is a state-of-the-art non-contact survey tool that provides precise assessments of subsea structure cathodic protection health, enabling early detection of corrosion and advising on repairs or replacement.

Our expertise and knowledge from long-standing energy projects in Europe and America, will be invaluable in addressing the unique challenges faced in the APAC region’s energy sector, particularly where aging infrastructure and harsh environmental conditions require more sophisticated solutions.

This partnership will empower our clients to tackle regional challenges more efficiently, ultimately enhancing project outcomes and overall asset integrity. Thomas Saetre / Business Development Manager, AOS Offshore

Enhanced knowledge base

“By introducing this technology, we can overcome issues that previously relied on older, slower methods, enabling our clients to reduce survey time while achieving superior data accuracy and insights,” explained Thomas Saetre, AOS Offshore Business Development Manager. “This partnership will empower our clients to tackle regional challenges more efficiently, ultimately enhancing project outcomes and overall asset integrity.”

Saetre added, “We believe the new partnership will enhance both the knowledge base and demand for advanced subsea inspection and monitoring services among clients across the APAC region. Our collaboration addresses the growing demand for such technology in this area, allowing FORCE Technology and AOS to offer more innovative and efficient solutions to existing and future clients.”

Feet on the ground

Jarle Zetterstrøm, Sales Manager, Integrity Management & Monitoring at FORCE Technology said, “Partnerships like the one we’ve formed with AOS are essential for expanding our reach by being pre-sent in the region and delivering exceptional service to local markets. By collaborating with a trusted, expert partner, we can provide advanced inspection solutions tailored to the specific needs of customers in Australia and the surrounding region.”

Skule Edvard Smørgrav, Vice President, FORCE Technology said, “Having local partners in Southeast Asia and Australia is essential for us. They act as our feet on the ground and a local contact point for clients. Partnerships like these bring valuable regional knowledge and connections, ensuring we operate effectively and appropriately for each market.”

He added, “We’re looking forward to developing our presence in Australia with AOS Offshore and helping their customers to get the advanced inspection data they need easily, and cost effectively.”