Thorough preparation and evaluation during systems design can ensure vast cost savings in the operational rig. The benefits are abundant and varied. For example, design defects are prevented, commissioning time and costs minimised, supplier capability evaluated and risks reduced by early integration testing. Combining shipyard project management, rig management and operational experience, Blade's staff will work with your teams to help you achieve maximum safety, efficiency and productivity • Design preparation – identifying operational philosophy, equipment specifications and suppliers • Floor layout and design – eg. logistics, personnel and transit routes, communication, optimisation of offline activity, safety, zero discharge options, HVAC and hardware/software audit • Project planning • Acceptance and testing – technical procedures, FAT/SAT and integration testing • Facilitation – effective liaison and coordination between all relevant parties • Risk assessment – FMEA, FMECA and Critical Systems Analysis • Guidance – on planned maintenance and identification of critical spares. • Project Management – and discipline project engineering.