Narwhal Integrated Ice Management Provides New Insight

Scott Cameron ION Concept Systems Edinburgh, Scotland

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Challenges of Arctic Operations

�  Increased activity in Arctic regions � Concerns:

–  HSE –  Short operating season –  Remoteness –  Access to information –  Communication across the operation –  The ice itself

Reality of Today’s Operations

� Variety of data inputs with no integrated picture of the ice environment

� Limited communications between off and onshore stakeholders

� Suboptimal utilization of resources

� Many operations are characterized by: –  Limited integration –  Lack of data records or audit trails –  Inefficiencies –  Unnecessary expense –  Significant risk

The Solution…

� Should provide: –  Data integration, management and visualization –  Common operational picture –  Planning and analysis tools –  Automation –  Communications infrastructure

� Resulting in these operational benefits: –  More informed decision making –  Improved operations strategy

–  Maximised operational window –  Optimised resource usage –  Full data and decision audits trails –  Reduced HSE risk

The Solution – Narwhal for Ice Management

Enterprise Communications Enabling comprehensive collaboration

�  Distributed System �  Multiple vessels �  Shore locations

�  Communications �  Flexible framework �  Dual band radio �  VSAT �  Iridium Open Port �  Redundancy

�  Intelligent Sharing �  Supports large data volumes �  Optimizes bandwidth use

Data Integration and Management Enables better informed business decisions

�  All data entered is �  Time stamped �  Geospatially referenced �  Stored in GIS database

�  Supported data types : �  Raster imagery

–  Satellite imagery –  Ice hazard radar –  Bathymetry

�  Vector –  Weather / Metocean –  Ice charts –  Shapefile / KML support –  User defined data layer

�  Vessel Data –  Real time positions and headings –  Echo sounders, Current Logging –  AIS –  Vessel routes & plans

Narwhal GIS DB

Narwhal Data Hosting Simplifies data download & management

�  Data “products” from multiple “providers”

�  Narwhal “Auto Scan” monitors providers for new data

�  Data downloaded to Onshore Data Hosting Service

�  Offshore Narwhal �  Continual monitoring for new data availability �  Automatic download and import of new data �  Full error checking and retry service �  Data appears in Narwhal without user intervention

�  Data upload to Shore locations �  Selected data uploaded to shore locations

�  Entire process is automatic thus simplifying operation and reducing error

Data Provider

Data Provider

Onshore Data Hosting

Service

Offshore Narwhal(s)

Visualisation & Analysis Common operational picture

�  Allow ice experts and pilots, analysts, drilling supervisors, etc. to see the “big” picture

�  Visualization & Analysis Tools: –  GIS 3D display technology –  User controlled data layers

–  Transparencies –  Live & historical display tools –  Calendar

–  Dedicated ice hazard radar display –  Vessel and hazard trails

–  Alarm zones –  Route planning & routes

�  Data synchronisation provides common operational picture across network

Trafficability Analysis Vessel’s ability to navigate ice regimes

�  Utilize during program planning to understand the number and type of support vessels required

�  Assign optimal resources during operations for greater efficiencies and mitigated risk

�  Act as a key component in execution of the ice management strategy

�  Analysis Tools: �  Vessel ice classification definition �  Correlate with ice charts and manual entries �  Determine go/no go areas �  Vessel route planning �  Assign resources for support of the ice

management plan

Ice Hazard Logging Ice reconnaissance and verification

�  Simple and easy to use point and click approach to manual ice hazard entry

�  Ice obstacle identification –  Position, Time –  Size & shape –  Set & Drift –  Size Estimation tool –  Track movement –  Assess risk

�  Ice database –  Geospatial & time referenced –  Shared across operational network

Narwhal Calendar Providing a data timeline

�  Improve operational understanding by chronologically organizing data: �  Events, activities and timing

–  Crew changes, permits, hunting and fishing, mammal migrations … �  Imported data

–  Satellite imagery, ice charts, metocean data, observations

�  Provide proper context: �  Data is automatically time stamped and geo-referenced upon entry �  A chronology for analysis, planning and forecasting

�  Bring data to life with “Timesliding”

Planning & Analysis Improved strategy planning and resource usage

� Historical Analysis �  Import historical data to plan for timing of operations �  Playback long and short term data for improved situational analysis

�  Forecasting: �  Integrate custom prediction modelling algorithms �  Forecast & visualise ice conditions and movements �  Optimize resource planning and utilization

Mitigating HSE Risk… Ice management plan support

�  Ice management plan integration

�  Alarm zone monitoring –  Configurable alarm zones and alert levels

–  Based on distance or hazard time to impact –  Automatic monitoring, predictions and alarms –  Fully audited

�  Risk mitigation plan –  Assign threat responsible –  Request towing, moving, monitoring

–  Publish plan across the operations network –  Monitor vessel activity and ice threats

–  Constant review on and offshore

Mitigating HSE Risk… Automated audit trail & reporting

�  Allow operators to more easily comply with government regulations

�  Automate data collection and archiving

�  Automate audit trails

�  Provide reporting capabilities �  Create reports using any data or display �  Download reports �  Save and distribute reports

�  Replay scenarios for training and fin tuning of Ice Management Plan

Lifecycle of E&P Ice Operations

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Site Survey Example

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� Site survey in Baffin Bay �  2D Hi resolution seismic and environmental site survey

� Narwhal & ice hazard radar installed on survey vessel

� Narwhal to work alongside existing ice defence contractor

� Narwhal considered as primary Ice Management System: �  Visualisation and analysis tools �  Ice hazard radar �  Data hosting and download service �  Ice hazard logging �  Alarm zone monitoring as per ice management plan �  Data management

Data Management Example

�  70 days into operation

�  Data hosting service (approx 280MB)

�  > 90 satellite images �  > 350 vector based data products �  > 350 non georeferenced images & reports

�  On-board data �  > 21000 radar images recorded �  > 300 ice hazards identified �  > 1800 ice observations recorded �  > 10 static + mobile alarm zones �  > 20 GIS data layers

�  All data catalogued for historical analysis and post survey review

�  Further data can be added post survey to aid understanding

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Demonstrated Benefits

�  Fully embedded into the ice management decision making process

�  Enables integration of the various sources of information with operational picture

�  Allows efficient communication and sharing of ice information with marine crews

�  Quickly reviews historical data for reporting and analysis purposes

�  Saving an estimated 25% on time spent on handling and processing data allowing more time observing ice and interacting with marine crew

�  Full history of vessel operation & movements, ice observations & conditions.

�  All data available for post season analysis and next season planning

Conclusions

Today’s Reality:

�  Increase in Arctic marine operations

�  Unique set of challenges.

�  Not adequately met by existing ice monitoring technology.

�  In developing Narwhal we have �  Leveraged proven infrastructure, technologies

and experience developed over decades in marine seismic

�  Worked together with industry thought leaders

The Result Unique tool providing a step change in technology, increasing efficiently and reducing QHSE risk for all marine Arctic operations