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Access, lifting and height safety solutions for offshore wind assets.
Business profile
Offshore access solutions provider based in Scotland
Capabilities include mechatronic engineering to support the development and manufacturing of sensor driven offshore lifting
Designs, manufactures and services innovative access, lifting and height safety solutions for offshore wind assets.
Support recieved
Business Transformation
Funding Support
Solutions for the offshore wind industry
Pict Offshore develops new access, lifting and height safety solutions for the offshore wind sector
Pict’s flagship technology, the Get Up Safe (GUS) System, is a ladderless, heave-compensated hoist, designed for safer personnel transfers between vessels and offshore wind platforms.
Its core capabilities lie in mechatronic engineering to support the development and manufacturing of sensor driven offshore lifting.
A closer look at the GUS system
Pict Offshore sought Development Funding to develop build and test the next generation of their Get up Safe system which would incorporate both technician and equipment transfer/handling capability. The GUS system was originally designed to safely transfer personnel between vessels and offshore platforms. The next generation of the GUS integrates the sensor driven, active heave compensation technology, at the heart of the GUS system, into a new mechanical structure, capable of transferring loads of between 1 and 3 tonnes. This update, called Gx2, combines the functionality of the davit crane into the GUS system, leading to greater efficiency, improved safety on site and further cost reductions for developers.
Impact of the support
Created 15 new jobs, expanding technical knowledge within the team
Now exploring the application of the GUS system for floating turbines additional to the original project scope.
Currently testing GUS 1 at the Floating Wind Innovation Centre (FLOWIC)
Before
Prior to engaging with OWGP, Pict Offshore had already proven the success of their GUS system for personnel transfers between vessels and offshore wind turbine platforms. At that time, they had delivered 165 systems, engaged in commissioning these systems both on
and offshore, including service contracts for future maintenance.
Seeking to further develop its existing technology into a single integrated lifting system for use on offshore wind platforms, Pict had begun conducting extensive market research and early development analysis. Their vision was clear and offered several key benefits to the offshore wind sector.
During
After evaluating Pict’s Stage 1 and 2 applications, the OWGP determined that their proposed integrated lifting system presented a strong value add case to the offshore wind sector. The thoroughness of Pict’s market analysis, product development plan, and strategic vision demonstrated a solid foundation for growth, making them an ideal candidate for further support through the OWGP Development Funding.
As a result of OWGP support, Pict has begun developingthe next generation of their GUS system, leveraging OWGP funding to accelerate product innovation, proof of concept and certification.
Supplemental to providing funding through our grant programmes, OWGP supported Pict Offshore to build new connections within the industry and improve its management processes. Pict has completed an engagement with Sharing in Growth through the OWGP Sprint programme. The programme encouraged the management team to explore new ways of working, which has improved their efficiency.
After
The OWGP funding has been instrumental in accelerating the development of Gx2. OWGP’s flexible and adaptive approach proved invaluable to Pict, particularly when a commercial order in the U.S. took precedence during the project timeline, resulting in delays. With the order now fulfilled, Pict has refocused its efforts on Gx2 and is actively exploring opportunities to apply their products in the floating offshore wind market. OWGP has remained supportive throughout the scope change and incorporated a testing phase into the revised project timeline, with testing now underway at FLOWIC.
“The production of Gx2 will create new manufacturing jobs in Scotland, as well as generate additional sales and marketing roles both within the UK and internationally. It will also drive increased demand across the steel and manufacturing supply chains and offer developers a more cost effective and efficient lifting system solution.”
