Offshore Access System (OAS)

Offshore Solutions (a joint venture between AMEC and Cofely Nederland NV), is a global provider of advanced marine access systems and related services to the offshore oil and gas and wind energy industries.

The Offshore Access System (OAS) connects a moving vessel to an offshore installation to allow the safe transfer of personnel. It provides a safe, reliable, efficient and cost effective method of transferring personnel offshore - genuinely providing the smarter way to work.

Adding an OAS to a suitable vessel can lead to reduced capital and operational expenditure, increased efficiency, reduced downtime and ultimately increased productivity.

Unlike other marine transfer systems, the OAS operates in a ‘freefloat’ condition, when connected, offering the highest level of safety for personnel.

With the steady worldwide growth in offshore wind turbines, access for routine and unplanned maintenance will become increasingly important. Drawing upon the lessons learned by the offshore oil & gas Industry deployment of an OAS equipped vessel can provide many benefits including an increase in overall wind farm efficiency.

OAS units have been deployed in the UK, The Netherlands, the Philippines, Singapore and the US.

Offshore Solutions Website