CORTEZ SUBSEAS

INNOVATIVE MODULAR
PIPELAY SYSTEM
COMBINED WITH THE
PROVEN ZAP-LOKTM
MECHANICAL PIPELINE
CONNECTION ALLOWS
COST EFFECTIVE SUBSEA
PIPELINE INSTALLATION
IN THE OIL & GAS MARKET.

BENEFITS:
Operated from a range of
Offshore DP vessels and barges
Up to 5km lay rate in 24hrs
Limited modifications to vessel
Fast, efficient and safe

CAPABILITIES
Up to 20km of 10 pipe capacity on vessel with 1200m2 deck
Installed in up to 150m water depth
Conventional S-lay process
2-16 linepipe capability
Designed to DNV standards

THE CORTEZ SUBSEA MODULAR PIPELAY SYSTEMTM (MPS)

The MPS is a complete pipelay system based on a modular concept using the NOV
Zap-LokTM pipe connection method that can be installed onto any suitable vessel. The
ability of being able conduct pipelay from any suitable vessel coupled with the efficiency
of the Zap-LokTM connection system offers subsea pipelay at significantly reduced costs
and provides greater schedule flexibility.
The MPS is adjustable in width and length to cater for available deck space and the amount
of product to be laid for a particular project.
The MPS comprises all the equipment necessary to perform offshore rigid pipelay in an
S-lay configuration. The MPS has been designed with a steel modular framework that
provides in-built strength and load baring capability, such that MPS minimises any effect
on the host vessel.

Pipe Size

2 to 16 diameters (concrete weight coated up to 12 diameter)

Pipe Grade

Grade B X65

Pipe Specification

API 5L

Pipe Material

Carbon steel

Pipe Handling System

4000kg max lift

Stinger Overboard Length

20m

Max Operating Depth

150m

Lay Rate

3.5km - 5km per day (depending on vessel length)

Max Operating Parameters

Sea state 4-5

MPS PIPE RACK CAPACITY

Table below for an individual rack. Multiple racks used depending on vessel capacity.

The MPS components consist ofthe following items:

Linepipe Storage Racks c/w Unloading
Guide Posts
Linepipe Lifting Systems
Linepipe Conveyor System
Linepipe Transfer / Feed Table
Abandonment and Recovery (A&R)
Winch
Zap-LokTM Connection Prep Station &
Contingency Cut Out Station

MODULAR PIPELAY SYSTEMTM (MPS) SPECIFICATION

Zap-LokTM Press
Control Cabin
Workshop Container
Hydraulic Power units
Electrical Power Units
Tensioner(s)
Anode Station
A-frame & Stinger

The MPS has been designed for pipelay on 2-16 diameter API 5L carbon steel pipe.
Concrete weight coated pipe can also be laid up to 12 diameter. The MPS can install pipe
in water depths down to 150m for smaller diameters and typically 100m water depth up
to 12 diameter.

Pipe Size (inch)

4
6
8
10
12
14
16
10 concrete coated
12 concrete coated

8m Rack - Length of Layable Pipe (km)

15.1
9.7
6.1
4.3
3.3
2.8
2.1
2.1
1.7

Te
370
434
415
466
461
395
352
572
582

(Vessel with 800m2 back deck and sufficient carrying capacity could take 3 x pipe racks and could lay
10km of 12 pipe per trip)

ZAP-LOKTM TECHNICAL DETAILS:

MAIN FEATURES OF THE MPS:

The whole pipelay system has been
designed for ease of transportation.
Reduced mobilisation and demobilisation
costs as system can be delivered to
host vessel.

Framework has multiple tie-down

points making seafastening design easy to
implement Firing Line foundations provide
additional support for Stinger A-frame
minimising interface with vessel structure.

The MPS main components can be

pre-assembled on the quayside to
reduce the number of lifts and increase
mobilisation efficiency.

Pipelay is faster than conventional welded

S-lay but more importantly the MPS allows
customers to dictate their own schedule as
opposed to being dependent of availability
of conventional pipelay assets.

Modular construction and standardised

connections allow fast and efficient
assembly on the back deck of host vessel.

The Zap-LokTM joint is ideal for

internal coating and has been approved
for sour service.

System is adjustable in length and width

to provide variable storage capacity and
additional pipe storage racks as required.
The system modularity and its
connection method guarantees a high
adaptability to a different range of vessels
and the use of common foundations
standardise the seafastening designs.

The Zap-LokTM method starts with the belling and

pinning process where the bell-end is cold formed.
The ends are then mated in the field to form a metalto-metal seal face.
On completion of the Zap-LokTM end preparation
process, pipe will can be internally or externally coated
in accordance with Zap-LokTM and client coating
specifications.
In terms of pressure rating, the Zap-LokTM joint
can be treated as if it were virgin pipe with respect
to design factors under the auspices of common
industry pipeline standards.

ZAP-LOKTM CAPABILITY SUMMARY

Diameter Range

2 to 12 NB (up to 16 in 2015)

Design Compliance

ASME B31.4 and B31.8

PD8010 code of practice for pipelines part 2 subsea pipelines
DNV OS F101 submarine pipeline systems
ISO 21329 petroleum and natural gas industries -- pipeline
transportation systems -- test procedures for mechanical connectors
NACE mr0175

Material Capability

API 5L specification pipe

ASME/ANSI B36.10M, schedule 10 to 80/XS WT
Grade B to X65
ERW, HFI or SMLS

Pressure Rating

As per line pipe material specification

Joint does not de-rate the pipe

Offshore Installation Rate

Vessel and environmental dependent typical jointing speed is 5min

per standard pipe length with equates to over 5km per 24hrs

Coating Compatibility

Internally coated (depending on requirements)

Externally coated FBE, 3LPP, 3LPE, CWC

General

Crevice corrosion is not an issue for the joint

No special requirements for either CP or pigging
For cyclic loading the Zap-LokTM connection can be considered
to be equivalent to a BS7608 type F2 class weld

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