Offshore Handling Tools at OTOM Services

Handling tools are an integral part of a broader solution to ensure rig worker safety in any given situation. Handling, lifting or carrying industrial items are regular activities that can cause some of the most common types of accidents that regularly afflict workers in offshore situations. That’s where offshore handling tools come in.

OTOM Services provides a range of lightweight polyethene attachments combined with aluminium staff hand safety tools that fully support a ‘Hands-Free’ working environment. Designed for rig workers, each tool has been engineered to address specific challenges during the movement and positioning of loads by supplying a robust safety solution to each operational activity.

Types of Offshore Handling Tools

Here’s a look at some of the tools available.

1. General Cargo Handling Tools

Tools in this category are used for positioning deck cargo, ranging from enclosed power packs to open-ended half-height baskets or containers. Its unique and innovative design ensures a reduction in finger and hand-related injuries.

2. Drill Pipe Casing Tools

The movement of large single pipes or bundles of drill pipes can be challenging. The arc shape profile and length of this offshore handling tool allow the handler to remain at a safe distance and hands-free at all times.

3. Drill Pipe Connection Guides

The drill pipe connection guide’s design reduces hand-to-pipe contact by allowing handlers to keep their hands clear of potential pinch/crush areas and gives them a better view of the pipe connection. When used correctly, with two handlers, this can reduce exposure to harmful drilling fluids.

4. Drill Pipe Handling Tools

This tool complements the use of taglines by providing exceptional control of the load while giving flexibility to the handler in the movement and landing of pipes up to 5⅞ inch pipe.

By providing tools that reduce the need to place your hands on the load physically, you are well on your way to mitigating, and ultimately, eliminating the risk associated with offshore activity. Our lightweight and durable design make them ideal for use by hand in the toughest of environments.

Using a regular rope of poly, nylon or sisal has some inherent problems when used as tagline:

• They tend to wrap around objects
• They get caught in pinch points
• The bottoms fray and are then knotted to stop the fraying causing the line to catch
• They get slick when worn, wet or dirty with grease

The DYNLCE Tag Line solves these problems, as it is specifically designed for such application. DYNLCE Tag Lines are tangle-resistant, with a rigid core and stiff overbraiding to prevent any turning on itself or wrapping around objects. There is also the additional factor of the spiral effect, which dramatically increases grip in wet and slippery conditions..DYNLCE Tag Lines are designed not to catch on pinch points, as there are no knots or areas to snag.

Features

• Made from DYNLCE SK75 16mm with 8mm over-braiding (24mm)
• Weaved over-braided cover to prevent abrasion
• Colour-coded eyes and triple-action karabiner with captive pin
• Specifically designed in conjunction with Major Drilling Contractor for the desired application
• Tangle-resistant
• Designed not to catch on pinch points
• No knots
• High-visibility yellow outer braid
• Available in four sizes: 15ft, 25ft, 35ft and 45ft

Application

Marine anti-tangle taglines are manufactured from DYNLCE SK 75 synthetic rope, giving them exceptional strength while being lightweight for smoother operator handling. Each tagline has a soft over-braided cover to help prevent abrasion. Similar technology is used in tow lines and gives the product its anti-tangle properties. The four lengths — 15ft, 25ft, 35ft and 45ft — each come with a relevant colour-coded eye for length identification. In addition to this, there is the double-action karabiner with a captive pin.