ABS, a provider of classification services for marine and offshore assets, and Akselos S.A., a provider of structural performance management software, announced the joint completion of technical assessment for structural digital twin technology. This marks an advancement in the application of digital twin technology for floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) units.
“This joint work confirms the robustness of our software and reinforces the growing momentum for digital transformation in offshore oil and gas,” said Claus Reimers, chief product and technology officer at Akselos. “We enable operators to simulate the structural integrity of the entire FPSO in real time and at full fidelity—supporting smarter, safer decisions across the asset life cycle.”
FPSOs are some of the more complex and capital-intensive assets and often are required to perform far beyond their original design life. With increasing pressure to improve safety, extend asset life, and reduce costs, operators need better tools to understand and manage structural health in real time.
This data-driven approach can significantly improve operational cashflow by reducing inspection and maintenance costs, minimizing both planned and unplanned downtime, and enhancing safety by limiting human exposure to hazardous operational areas.
FPSO vessels are substantial capital assets operating in harsh offshore environments and handling highly volatile substances. Proactive protection of their structural integrity is crucial for maximizing production and ensuring a strong return on investment. Yet, traditional assessment methods, often time-consuming and reliant on simplified models, lack the predictive capabilities needed to optimize operational efficiency and avoid costly downtime and underperformance.
Akselos’ SPM software provides a near real-time digital twin of the entire FPSO. By combining inspection records, metocean conditions, and cargo operations into one dynamic model, operators gain a live, continuous view of structural performance. This allows for real-time monitoring, identification of stress concentrations, and on-demand fatigue analysis to support data-driven maintenance and risk-based inspections.
When supported by ABS’ Condition Manager and Eagle Twin inspection data management and condition tracking software, the suite is capable of monitoring real-time load and condition information within a digital twin framework that enables full-life-cycle support of an offshore asset.
“This collaboration reinforces the role of high-fidelity digital twin technology in the future of offshore structural integrity management,” said Matt Tremblay, senior vice president for global offshore at ABS. “By combining real-time operational data with advanced simulation, Akselos is enabling a more predictive and performance-based approach to asset management—fully aligned with the industry’s drive toward safer, more efficient operations.”