Zupt has always emphasized the importance of operational efficiency, especially when it comes to mobilizing personnel to the field. While deploying people offshore is sometimes necessary, reducing the number of required personnel remains a key priority for health and safety, cost control, and project logistics.
In the energy sector, sending personnel offshore introduces several challenges. How many people are needed to safely support 24-hour operations? Do they need specialized expertise? Will they require visas to enter certain regions? And are qualified personnel even available to travel offshore at the right time?To address these issues, Zupt began offering its core inertial metrology service as a fully remote solution in 2017. This approach requires no additional offshore personnel. Instead, Zupt's Remote Metrology uses minimal bandwidth to establish a secure voice and video connection between the offshore ROV team and Zupt's office in Houston. Using a conventional task plan and the video feed, Zupt directs the ROV team through the metrology process while acting as the "eyes of the ROV."
All data collected from the C-PINS system is transmitted directly to Zupt in Houston, rather than being stored on a PC or drive offshore. The data acquisition and processing methods are identical to what would be used if Zupt personnel were physically on site.
To make connectivity even more seamless, Zupt can provide its own dedicated Starlink terminal to supply the required bandwidth. This option is especially useful when integrating with the vessel's onboard IT systems would otherwise cause delays or complications.
This service is offered at a lumpsum cost and includes the metrology equipment for an extended period. Clients can mobilize and demobilize the equipment on the next available vessel, without rushing to avoid additional charges. The lumpsum model adds flexibility during both project planning and execution, helping reduce HSE concerns and avoid extra costs caused by scheduling delays.