Name
Reimagining Offshore Inspection
Shawn O'Hearn
Track
Deepwater Operations
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Location Name
Exhibit Hall A: Rooms A2 and A3
Description

This presentation examines how drone-based inspection technologies are being integrated into offshore inspection workflows to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and enhance data quality. Focusing on Gulf of America operations, it outlines how aerial drones are used to perform remote visual inspections of confined and hard-to-access areas, eliminating or reducing the need for personnel entry into hazardous environments. The presentation will discuss deployment methodologies, data capture standards, and workflow integration to support integrity assurance and inspection planning. Attendees will gain insight into operational lessons learned, including improvements in safety performance, inspection coverage, and reductions in offshore logistics demand, cost, and planning complexity.