Our Services

Our Services

We offer an extensive range of services, from installation and upgrades to maintenance and emergency repairs. Safety is our number one priority. We work safely and strive to create a safe environment for every client. We never cut corners or take shortcuts. Your satisfaction is our only priority. 
Offshore Services 
DRILLING SERVICES

Inspection


  • Structural Integrity Inspections
  • Offshore Crane Inspections (API-RP-2D)
  • Derrick Inspections (API)
  • Helideck Inspection & Friction Testing
  • DROPS Surveys & Remedial Action
  • Non-Destructive Testing (Phased Array, Eddy Current, Ultrasonic Testing, Close Proximity Radiography)
  • LEEA Lifting Gear Inspection 
  • UWILD Inspection Jack-Ups
  • CLASS Hull Integrity Surveys (Floaters)

Repair


  •  Light Structural Repairs: ASME IX & AWS Coded Welders  (Rope Access Trained)
  • Coating Repairs: Surface Preparation & Coating Application
  • Flare Tip Replacement & Stack Refurbishment

Maintenance


  • Fabric Maintenance
  • Bolt Torquing
  • Helideck Maintenance, Refurb and Friction Testing
  • Load testing – Pull Test or Water Weights
  • Pressure Testing

 Certification


  • Offshore Cranes (API RP 2D, BS7121 Part 2)
  • Lifting Equipment (LEEA)
  • Helideck Certification (CAP437)
  • DROPS

FPSO SERVICES

Inspection

HULL INTEGRITY 

  • Hull Thickness Measurements in Accordance with Class Requirements
  • Steel Renewal Assessment & Repair Specification
  • Coating Inspection and Assessment
  • Anode Inspection and Replacement

Inspection

TOPSIDE & NDT


  • Piping and Pressure Vessel Inspection (API 510/570)
  • NDT (PAUT, ET, PEC, UT, MT, PT, RT(CPR)) 

Structural Integrity Management


  • Develop Structural Integrity Management Policy
  • Create or Enhance Existing Client Strategy
  • Prepare Detailed Inspection Plans & Align with Planned Maintenance Activities
  • Provide Structural Evaluation
  • Develop Structural Maintenance Plans
  • Develop Structural Repair Plans Using Conventional or Alternative Means Limiting or Avoiding Hot Work Activities i.e. Cold Work Solutions
  • Assist with Information Management (Document Control)
  • Provide Audit a& Review Services
  • Provide Guidance for Life Extension of the Installation

Fabric Maintenance


  • Vacuum Blasting
  • UHP Blasting, HP Blasting, Bristle Blasting
  • Painting (NACE 2)
  • Helideck Refurbishment, Friction Testing & Certification

TANKER SERVICES

In Transit (Voyage Surveys)


  • Class Hull Integrity Surveys (ABS, BV, DNVGL, LR)
  • Steel Renewal Surveys & Specification
  • Condition Monitoring & Inspections (Structural & Coating)
  • Dry Dock Supervision: Hull Structural & Repair Management
  • Maintenance: Blasting & Painting as well as Coating Repairs 
  • Repairs: ASME IX / AWS D1.1 Coded Welders
  • Anode Replacement
  • Inspection Services Done via Rope Access or Rafting

 Value Added


  • Multi-Skilled Teams: Survey, NDT, Rope Access, Maintenance
  • Suspended Decking for Underdeck Maintenance / Repairs:  APEX Suspenda™ Deck
  • Double Hull Ballast Tanks or Upper Deck Region of Ballast or Cargo Tanks
  • Management of All Hull Structural Repairs in Shipyard For and On Behalf of Owner
  • Structural Integrity Planning & Plan Management
  • Offshore crane inspection & Lifting Gear Inspection (LEEA)
  • Location: Cape Town South Africa (Easy Access to Vessels Sailing Past Cape Town)
Scopes are conducted to the highest standard and in strict compliance with Class and Client Requirements. This includes OEM specifications as and where applicable. 

Apex’s combined experience exceeds 30 years and includes scopes on
  • ULCC / VLCC : Single Hull & Double Hull
  • Panamax 
  • Aframax 
  • Suezmax
  • OBO Carriers
  • FPSO & FSO
Port and Terminal Services 

Inspections


  • Crane Inspections – STS, MHC, RTGC, SC, RS, ECH, Forklifts, Spreaders, Grabs and Man Riding Baskets
  • Detailed Structural Integrity & NDT Inspections; Annual & 6 monthly
  • Non-Destructive Testing (Phased Array, Eddy Current, Ultrasonic Testing, Close Proximity Radiography)
  • Condition Inspections: Structural & Coating System
  • Wire Rope (EMAG) Inspection
  • DROPS Surveys & Remedial action
  • Lifting Gear Inspection (Slings, Pad Eyes, Hooks) 
  • Dimensional Tolerance and Alignment scanning - 3D Scanning
  • Inspections shall be in Accordance with OEM and APM Specifications
Onshore Services 

Inspection


  • Structural Integrity Inspections
  • Crane Inspections 
  • DROPS Surveys & Remedial Action
  • Non-Destructive Testing (Phased Array, Eddy Current, Ultrasonic Testing, Close Proximity Radiography)
  • LEEA Lifting Gear Inspection 
  • Tank Inspection & Thickness Gauging
  • Pipe Inspection
 

Repair


  • Light Structural Repairs: ASME IX & AWS Coded Welders (Rope Access Trained)
  • Coating Repairs: Surface Preparation & Coating Application
  • Flare Tip replacement & Stack Refurbishment
Renewables 

Mast Building


  • IRATA Rope Access Working at Height Professionals
  • Structural Inspection and Repair Services
  • Engineering Support
  • Mast builds from 60m up to 140m
  • Mast Decommissioning
  • Mast Maintenance & Guy Wire Tensions Adjustments
  • Structural Integrity Surveys in Accordance with ABS & DNVGL
  • Build our Own Logger Boxes
  • Civils for Met Mast with our Engineering Designs Concrete or Sleepers
  • Site survey & Anchor Layouts, Recording Elevations
  • LEEA Lifting Gear Inspection & Re-Certification

Wind Turbines


  • UAV Drone Inspection & Detailed Reporting on Turbine Blade Conditions
  • Turbine Blade Inspection & Repairs

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Value Added Services 

Services provided on a 
call out basis


  • Thermography (Infrared) to Determine Partial Discharge Leakage (Predictive Maintenance)
  • Bearing Condition Monitoring
  • Leak Detection (Energy Efficiency Survey’s)
  • Electrical Inspection
  • Steam Systems Inspection
  • Valve Condition Monitoring
  • Asset Condition Monitoring 

Explosion proof (Ex) 
equipment surveys


We provide detailed Ex equipment registers incorporating corrective actions and recommendations to comply with current industry codes, regulations and standards, especially IEC 60079, IEC 61892, API, IP15, PSA, DNV, NPD and BS. 

The types of inspections that we provide are: 
  • Close
  • Visual
  • Detailed
All with fully documented databases.

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