Maintaining confidence in fire protection systems on live offshore assets demands precision, compliance, and minimal downtime, particularly when working with high‑pressure clean agent systems in remote environments.

In this case study, we highlight how Flare Fire Safety Engineering worked with Borr Drilling, supported by Paragon Offshore, to restore and service Novec 1230 fire suppression systems protecting critical technical spaces offshore Gabon.

The project focused on extending system life through targeted upgrades: replacing ageing valve assemblies, recovering and recharging clean agent, and reinstating full system performance without the need for complete system replacement. This reduced cost, minimised offshore exposure, and maintained continuous protection.

Delivered through a single, coordinated mobilisation, the solution met IMO 848 and OEM requirements while maintaining asset uptime despite complex logistics, legacy system interfaces, and the challenges of working in a live offshore environment in the midst of the covid-19 pandemic.

The full case study explores:

• The risks associated with degraded clean‑agent protection in critical offshore systems
• Why a service and component exchange strategy was selected over full replacement
• How compliance and system integrity were maintained throughout live offshore operations
• The approach that reduced downtime, avoided repeat visits, and restored confidence first time

Download the full case study to see how Flare delivers practical, compliant fire protection for offshore assets operating under pressure.