RoydadNaft –  In a testament to precision engineering and unwavering safety standards, employees of Iran’s Offshore Oil Company (IOOC) have successfully wrapped up a grueling overhaul of the floating hoses on the nation’s sole floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel, the Cyrus.

The 950-man-hour operation—conducted around the clock without a single incident—ensured the seamless functionality of these vital conduits, which ferry crude from the platform to waiting tankers amid the choppy waters of the Persian Gulf.

According to a statement from the IOOC, the FPSO Cyrus stands as Iran’s only such facility in the region, shouldering the heavy lift of extracting, processing, desalinating, storing, and exporting oil from the South Pars oil layer—a cornerstone of the country’s energy infrastructure.

“At the heart of this success is the dedication of our skilled workforce, who turned what could have been a high-risk endeavor into a model of efficiency,” the company highlighted, emphasizing the zero-accident milestone.

The floating cargo hoses, essential for the FPSO’s tanker-to-platform transfers, underwent comprehensive repairs to bolster their durability against the Gulf’s harsh marine conditions. This proactive maintenance not only averts potential disruptions but also safeguards the uninterrupted flow of exports, vital for Iran’s hydrocarbon economy.

As global energy demands intensify, such feats underscore Iran’s growing prowess in offshore operations, blending homegrown expertise with cutting-edge safety protocols. The IOOC’s achievement arrives at a pivotal moment, with South Pars production ramping up to meet both domestic needs and international commitments.