EM&I - the international asset integrity specialists - have just been awarded a prestigious patent by the United States Patent & Trademark Office for their ODIN® diverless UWILD (Under Water Inspection in Lieu of Drydocking) technology, which is used for both hull and valve inspections & repair.
This technology has already been used on a number of projects for FPSO (Floating Production Storage & Offloading) vessels, Drillships & Semi-Submersibles throughout the world, and is now protected for use offshore USA and on US registered floating assets.
EM&I are well-known for introducing new technologies which save money & time and are much safer than traditional methods of asset integrity.
Danny Constantinis, the Executive Chairman of EM&I commented: “We are delighted to have been awarded this prestigious patent by the United States Patent & Trademark Office which will help us to realise the full potential of this technology for offshore assets in US waters, and on US registered floating assets”.