Project Overview

Saipem 7000 is the world's second largest crane ship and lays cables and pipes on the seabed across the world. The ship employs 600 people and is nearly 200 metres in length.

Chubb was brought in to provide fire protection for the Saipem 7000, a difficult task given the ship's tight schedule that leaves little time within work hours for maintenance of fire equipment.

Customer Needs

• Protect staff and the ship from fire hazards at all times.
• Update the existing video surveillance systems.
• Have no impact on the daily operation of the ship throughout the upgrade.

Solution and Benefits

Chubb was initially brought in to update existing video surveillance systems. To avoid delays or disruption, Chubb supplied the materials and Saipem employees installed the equipment while the crane was en route to its next destination.

Following a survey of the crane ship, Chubb carried out complete maintenance of fire suppression systems, portable and wheeled extinguishers, air compressors and emergency equipment, and also installed fire extinguishers throughout the ship and a suppression system for the kitchen.

Chubb now protects Saipem 7000 from fire risks by providing ongoing maintenance services on board the ship, wherever it is in the world.