Computing Resources

 

 

Hardware

MSL maintains dedicated in-house computing resources (both Windows & UNIX Operating Systems).  We use a fully networked system of engineering workstations.  In addition, our Fleet Management System (FMS) requires the ability to hold gigabytes of data, MSL has dedicated in-house servers for this purpose.  All servers are monitored around the clock.  Full backup procedures are implemented to maintain the integrity of our data storage.  MSL has dedicated servers for:

  • Hosting websites

  • Data storage

  • Project Management

  • Software Storage

Our computer facilities are State of the Art systems, which are adequate to carry out the following operations:

  • Structural analysis of offshore structures

  • Fracture mechanics

  • Inspection planning

  • Information databases for planning, control and data processing

  • Drafting

MSL's computing service worldwide is complimented by Microsoft's Advanced Server Software and is guarded by strict firewall protocols and anti-virus software.  The security of our clients data is one of our primary goals.

 

Leading Industry Software

MSL’s policy on software is to have available, in-house, the most appropriate, technically assured and industry recognized software available. We have selected the following packages to support and supplement our services:

 

SACS - WAMIT

Analysis of offshore structures, with the full range of pre and post-processors, graphics and finite element library.

USFOS

Linear and non-linear static and dynamic ultimate system strength analysis of offshore structures, including full nonlinear soil-structure interaction. Advanced damaged state analysis features as well as thermal and blast analysis capabilities.

USFOS (enhanced)

USFOS with joint flexibility formulation. MSL owned technology

ABAQUS

Linear, non-linear and large strain dynamic general purpose finite element analysis.

CAP/SEASTAR

Linear and non-linear static and dynamic ultimate system strength analysis of offshore structures, including full nonlinear soil-structure interaction.

ASAS-OFFSHORE

Analysis of offshore structures, with the full range of pre and post-processors, graphics and finite element library. Analysis of FPSOs and SPARs.

CAESAR II

Pipe stress analysis

FATIGUEWISE

Fracture mechanics package.

CRACKWISE

Fracture mechanics package.

REPRO

In-house reliability analysis package.

VaP

Reliability engine.

FMAP

In-house fracture mechanics and reliability analysis software encompassing FORM and SORM

MATHCAD

Mathematical analysis package.
AUTOCAD CAD Systems.

GRL WEAP

Pile driveability analysis.

 

MSL Developed Software

 

MSL-FMS

Fleet Management System including MSL-SIMS.  A Web-based structural integrity management process, a comprehensive tool for operators around the world to manage the integrity of their offshore properties. The system is built around a comprehensive data warehouse of pertinent records required to manage offshore properties.

MSL-FLEX

Refined fatigue life computations.

MSL-FMAP

Fracture mechanics and reliability analysis package.

 

For blast over-pressure predictions, we have established arrangements in place to permit access to the following CFD packages:

  • FLACS

  • AutoReagas

  • CEBAM

Depending on client-specific requirements, our personnel have used, and can adopt a number of other industry-standard software packages such as SESAM, STRUDL and PROBAN.