Large-scale offshore fire safety work is won on technical credibility, but it is delivered through planning discipline, reliable mobilisation and consistent execution. Across seven North Sea assets, that combination matters. Flare’s new multi-year contract supporting Apache’s operations through TEXO is not only a significant award; it is a practical demonstration of the standards, coordination and operational control required to support safety-critical work offshore.
The programme covers the inspection, service and maintenance of fixed and portable fire and emergency equipment across Forties Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta and Echo, alongside Beryl Alpha and Beryl Bravo. It includes planned offshore mobilisations, Loss Control Inspections and lifejacket service campaigns, bringing together technical delivery, logistics, asset knowledge and partner coordination across a varied offshore portfolio.
Seven assets under one contract is not simply seven times the workload. Each installation has its own equipment profile, access constraints, asset history and operational rhythm. A mobilisation plan built around one platform will not automatically fit the next. That is where delivery capability becomes visible: in the preparation before the vessel or flight is booked, the equipment checks before the team travels, the clarity of the inspection scope and the consistency of reporting once the work is complete.
Delivery is already underway. Flare technicians Kenny and Steven completed a Loss Control Inspection campaign and lifejacket service programme on Forties Bravo, working alongside specialist partner Ocean Safety. Mark and Shaun are supporting a mobilisation on Beryl Alpha, with further work planned across the rest of the portfolio in the months ahead.
Dan McLean, Operations Director at Flare, said: “This programme gives us the opportunity to demonstrate the depth of our offshore delivery model. For us, that means planning clearly, mobilising the right people and equipment, working closely with TEXO, Apache and our specialist partners, and keeping the same standard across every asset. It is exactly the kind of practical, safety-critical work where consistency matters, and our focus is on delivering it properly from the first campaign to the last.”
Fire and emergency equipment maintenance is often seen as a compliance requirement: inspect, service, document, repeat. In practice, programmes of this size demand more. The technical work has to be right, but so does the planning around it. Getting the correct technicians, equipment, documentation and timing aligned with offshore operations is what turns a scope of work into dependable delivery. That is the difference between completing individual tasks and supporting a safety-critical programme across a live asset base.
The award strengthens Flare’s offshore track record and gives the business a clear platform to demonstrate the value of its approach: accredited technical expertise, disciplined mobilisation and practical collaboration with clients and partners. With delivery already underway across Forties and Beryl, the priority now is clear: maintain momentum, protect consistency and support safe operations across every campaign.
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