Typical contracts and services TTI has completed since 1998
| Client | Project Description | Role of TTI | Finish Date |
| Operator/Safety Body | Various failure analysis of ropes for river boats/FPSO offtake hose bridles/SPM hawsers, visual and microscopic analysis and measurement residual strength | Test contractor | 2006 |
| Operator | Double banked mooring analysis for Suezmax/Panamax/Aframax at Ras Tanura, Sullom Voe, Mass, Vopak to determine mooring plan and safety of mooring | Design contractor | 2006 |
| Military | Analysis of failed buoy mooring system and redesign, selection materials, sizing rope, specification of system | Test/Design contractor | 2006 |
| Operator | Review of mooring system components for arctic MODU and permanent production facilities, quick release mechanisms, ice wear, maximum sizes up to 6000tonne break load | Consultant | 2006 |
| Wave Energy | Detailed design of polyester mooring system for wave energy device, determination of loads, fatigue life, design of terminations, write specifications, manufacturing drawings | Design contractor | 2006 |
| Fibre producer | Yarn-on-yarn abrasion and coefficient of friction testing on aramid, LCP, HMPE and nylon yarns | Test contractor | 2006 |
| Multi-Sponsor Group | Examination and testing of 80mm diameter ropes cycled over sheaves for Deepwater Installation of Subsea Hardware JIP to identify residual strength and fatigue mechanisms. Numerical modelling of bend-over-sheave to improve understanding of rope mechanics and develop rope life prediction and to assess effects of scale | Consultant | 2006 |
| Design contractor | Visual examination and residual strength assessment of particle intrusion of polyester rope dropped to seabed on deepwater production mooring | Consultant | 2005 |
| Fibre producer | Design and testing of light synthetic fibre ropes for mine winding. Teijin/TTI Mine Winding JIP. | Consultant | 2005 ongoing |
| Operator | Inspection and residual strength testing 80,000 feet deepwater mooring ropes to establish condition and suitability for reuse. | Consultant | 2005 |
| Multi-Sponsor Group | Develop Effective Moorings for Tanker and Gas Carrier Terminals Exposed to Waves JIP. Study mooring system design parameters including materials, line length, response, line tensions, vessel motions. Develop inspection and rejection criteria for synthetic fibre mooring lines. Study wear of fibre mooring lines in fairleads. | Promoter / Manager/consultant | 2005- ongoing |
| Multi-Sponsor Group | Effective Use of Inserts in a Mooring Line Rope Integrity Management System "INSERT JIP. Evaluate value and effectiveness of using inserts in deepwater mooring systems. Conduct SIM creep tests on fibres from new, laboratory fatigue tested and field ropes. Study various methods of life and residual strength prediction. | Promoter / Manager/consultant | 2005- ongoing |
| Operators, ship owners, gas companies | OCIMF compatability studies/mooring analyses using Optimoor for gas carriers at Arun berths 2 & 3, Adriatico, Bonny, Bintulu berths 1, 2 & 3, Barcelona, Cartagena, Chita, Ensenada, Dahej, Damietta, Inchon 1 & 2, Futtsu 1 & 2, Gwangyang, Guayanilla Bay, Hazira, Himeji, Huelva, Higashi, Idku, Tangguh, Trinidad Port Fortin, Lake Charles, Lumut, Ningbo, Niigata, Negishi, Ohgishima, Point Fortin, Pyeong Taek, Qalhat, Ras Laffan berths 1 & 2, La Spezia, Montoir, Savannah, Sodegaura, Senboku 2, Tong Yeung, Withnell Bay, Yung An, Zeebrugge | Consultant | 1991- ongoing |
| Engineering contractor, USA | Mooring analysis/design moorings of new jetty ALNG Trinidad for gas carriers up to 200,00cm, using Optimoor Seakeeping for wave motion | Design contractor | 2004 |
| LNG Company, India | Study of wave action on LNG carriers at exposed terminal, redesign mooring, layout, line length, material and upgrade Petronet Dahej | Consultant | 2004 |
| Engineering contractor, Egypt | Mooring analysis of new jetty Egyptian LNG for gas carriers 70,000 to 150,000cm, using Seakeeping for wave motion | Third party verification | 2004 |
| Oil company, Europe | Study of axial stiffness and fatigue life of West Coast Africa semi-permanent nylon mooring system between flotel and FPSO | Design contractor | 2003 |
| Lawyers, South Africa | Analysis of failed mooring hawser on drill rig | Expert Witness | 2003 |
| Oil terminal | Study of mooring forces generated passing ships | Consultant | 2003 |
| Contractor, Europe | Analysis of cut damage in West Coast Africa Girassol deepwater polyester mooring system export buoy and review of rope axial stiffness properties, modelling of stiffness and review of mooring system design procedures | Investigator, Design Contractor | 2002 |
| Contractor, UK | Design and engineering of 400t break load aramid conductor protection nets for jacket platforms in Azerbaijan | Design Contractor | 2002 |
| Oil Company, UK | Study of wave action on LNG carriers at exposed terminal, BP Shipping Withnell Bay comparison of steel wire mooring versus synthetic lines | Consultant | 2002 |
| Oil Operator, Europe | Residual strength determination by yarn testing on FSO OHKA Sakhalin field mooring hawser and develop software to predict residual strength | Software Developer / Test Contractor | 2001 |
| Oil terminal Operator | Upgrade to BP Isle of Grain jetty to take larger product carriers using Optimoor. Rope mooring system design and write specification. | Design contractor | 2001 |
| Engineering Contractor, USA | Design input and review for riser protection net for mini-TLP | Design Contractor | 2001 |
| Technology Company, USA | Test high strength and modulus yarns and model response of fibre ropes in hoist application | Test and Design Contractor | 2001 |
| DTI Award, UK | Development of fibre rope CAD modelling package | Manager / Developer / Testing | 2002 |
| Insurance Company, UK | Test failed lashing restraint webbing and report on failure cause | Test and Expert Witness | 2001 |
| Ship Owner | Gas carrier mooring compatibility studies | Design Contractor | 2001 |
| Marina Developer | Design novel nylon moorings for yacht marina using synthetic fibre rope and mooring for Severn class RNLI lifeboat, in 7m tidal range, 1-3m water depth | Design Contractor | 2001 |
| Multi-Sponsor Group | Joint Industry Study - The Durability of Polyester Ropes | Promoter / Manager/consultant | 2002 |
| Ship owner | Design of spread mooring system using Optimoor for 96,000dwt product carrier at Bremanger | Design contractor | 2000 |
| Oil Industry Contractor - Norway | Riser Protection Nets for semi-submersible conceptual and detailed design (600 tonne polyester ropes) specification bid evaluation, QA / surveillance and follow-up | Design Contractor | 2000 |
| Oil operator | Independent review for gas carriers at Point Fortin LNG terminal to assess safety of mixed moorings versus wire moorings using Optimoor | Consultant | 2000 |
| Terminal owner | Design of mooring system for Violet Dock for passing ship using Optimoor Dynamic | Design contractor | 2000 |
| EEC CRAFT Award | Development of non-destructive testing techniques using fibre optic devices for synthetic fibre ropes | R & D Contractor | 2001 |
| Multi-Sponsor Group | Pathological study of polyester ropes from a deepwater buoy mooring trial. Yarn abrasion friction, finish strength stress / strain, optical and SEM, FTIR, IV, DRMA testing of fibres | R & D Contractor | 1999 |
| Oil Companies - International | Optimoor pierside mooring management computer programme for oil and gas tankers and its continuing development | Originator and Designer | On-going |
| Multi-Sponsors Group | Joint Industry Study - The Testing and Optimisation of full scale fibre FPS Mooring lines | Promoter / Manager | 1999 |
| Operator | Review splice design and manufacturing state of art for deepwater production platform moorings and develop QA/QC procedures | R & D Contractor | 1999 |
| Multi-Sponsor Group | Joint Industry Study - Engineers Design Guide for Deepwater Fibre Moorings | Promoter | 1998 |
| UK Government SMART Awards | Development of non-destructive testing techniques using fibre optic devices for synthetic fibre ropes | R & D Contractor | 1998 |
| Oil Industry Contractor - UK | Design and engineering of fibre rope tethers (200 tonne polyester) for sub-sea riser arch buoy. Design of spliced terminations and lightweight polymer spools in eye of termination. | Design Contractor | 1997 |
| Oil Industry Contractor - Norway | Riser protection net for "Heidrun" concrete TLP - conceptual design studies, final detail design and manufacturing specifications. | Design Contractor | 1997 |
| Major Fibre Products Producer - Portugal | Strategic survey of European rope markets. | Consultant (Sub-Contractor) | 1997 |
| Lawyers, UK | Investigation of causes of breakout of tanker from oil terminal | Expert witness | 1996 |
| Multi-Sponsor Group including oil companies, regulatory bodies, defence and government departments, fibre and rope makers | Joint Industry Study - "Fibre Tethers 2000" - Development of high performance FPS Moorings and TLP tethers | Consultant | 1996 |
| Textile Machinery Manufacturer - UK | Investigation into wear of high speed drive belt on jacquard weaving machines | Consultant | 1995 |
| Lawyers, UK | Investigation of significance of swell on mooring forces at Taranto port | Expert witness | 1994 |
| Oil Company - USA | Riser protection net for "Auger" TLP - conceptual design study, final detail design and specifications | Designer Contractor -Partnership with Southwest Ocean Services | 1993 |
| Aerospace Company - UK | Analysis of ballistic fibre response | Prime Contractor | 1993 |
| Lawyers - Singapore | Tow line failure investigation and analysis | Consultant | 1993 |
| US Navy | Fibre ropes mathematical modelling study and fatigue test programme - axial compression fatigue study | Prime Contractor | 1993 |
| US Navy | Cable jointing development and test programme | Prime Contractor | 1992 |
| US Navy | Fibre rope mathematical modelling study and fatigue test programme. Phase 2 | Prime Contractor | 1992 |
| Major Ropemaker - USA | Installation of quality system and OCIMF certification. | Prime Contractor | 1992 |
| Oil Company - UK | Hawser failure investigation and analysis, establishment of discard criteria. | Prime Contractor | 1992 |
| Oil Company - UK | TLP Riser Protection Net - failure of existing installation and re-design | Prime Contractor | 1991 |
| Marine Services Company - UK | Umbilical splice failure analysis | Prime Contractor | 1991 |
| Major Rope Manufacturers - USA | Spectra fibre rope development study | Prime Contractor | 1991 |
| Defence Contractor - UK | Development of improved termination systems for strength members through finite element analysis | Prime Contractor | 1991 |
| Defence Contractor - UK | Tension/bend and flexure testing of tension members | Prime Contractor | 1991 |
| Solicitors - UK | Analysis of marine mooring breakout | Expert Witness | 1990 |
| Oil Company - USA | Establish selection and discard criteria for tanker mooring lines | Prime Contractor | 1990 |
| Oil Company - Singapore | Accident investigation - Single Point Mooring Hawser Mooring failure | Prime Contractor | 1990 |
| Oil Company - USA | Design and installation of supply boat mooring systems for offshore platforms | Sub-Contractor | 1990 |
| Marine Equipment Manufacturer - USA | Tension read-out system for trawl winches integral with winch frame | Prime Contractor | 1990 |
| Marine Services Company - UK | Analysis of MOD salvage vessel mooring design | Prime Contractor | 1990 |
| US Navy | Fibre rope mathematical modelling study. Phase 1 | Prime Contractor | 1989 |
| Oil Industry Contractor - UK | Design and testing of buoy mooring systems including novel torque fatigue test programme | Prime Contractor | 1989 |
| Marine Consultants for MOD | Analysis of mooring for submarine de-gaussing units | Consultant to Prime Contractor | 1989 |
| Oil Company - USA | Design and installation of supply boat mooring system for Conoco TWLP in the Gulf of Mexico | Design Contractor | 1989 |
| Major Rope Systems Supplier - USA | Rope system design and application engineering | Prime Contractor | 1988 |
| Consultants - Australia | Tow rope failure studies (experimental and model development) | Prime Contractor | 1988 |
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