Turret Hydraulic Cylinder Maintenance on FPSO DJERBA
Dismantling, servicing, pressure testing and reinstatement of turret hydraulic cylinders, with skilled hydraulic manpower support.
- Location
- Turkey
- Year
- 2026
Offshore hydraulic maintenance and technical manpower support on the turret system of FPSO Djerba in Yalova, Turkey, with the focus on component reliability, pressure integrity, and safe reinstatement.
Project details
A turret hydraulic maintenance engagement for Orion Capital Limited, delivered on FPSO Djerba at Yalova Shipyard, Turkey. From 03 to 05 June 2026, our hydraulic supervisor and technicians serviced the turret system’s hydraulic cylinder assemblies, working alongside the vessel’s Chief Engineer to meet the required quality and operational standards.
- Project type
- Marine & Offshore
- Client
- Orion Capital Limited
- Asset
- FPSO Djerba
- Location
- Yalova Shipyard, Turkey
- Project dates
- 03–05 June 2026
- Key focus
- Hydraulics, pressure testing
Scope of Work
A controlled, step-by-step hydraulic overhaul
The work followed a clear sequence, from dismantling and inspection through pressure testing to final reinstatement, with quality checks at every stage.
- Dismantling and inspection of Hydraulic Cylinder No. 25.
- Replacement of worn seals and O-rings.
- Cleaning of internal cylinder components.
- Reassembly and box-up using nitrogen-assisted seal installation.
- Pressure testing with a 30-minute holding test.
- Reinstallation and reconnection of hydraulic pipes and fittings.
- Replacement of a defective three-way ball valve and final checks.
The maintenance was carried out over three days (03–05 June 2026), with the cylinder serviced, pressure-tested for stability, reinstated, and all hydraulic connections verified in operational condition.
Project Overview
Rays Technical Services deployed a hydraulic supervisor and two technicians to service the turret hydraulic cylinders of FPSO Djerba, from dismantling through pressure testing to reinstatement.
We worked closely with the vessel’s Chief Engineer, keeping quality, pressure integrity and operational standards at the centre of every step.
What’s included
- Hydraulic cylinder assemblies
- Seals and O-rings
- Hydraulic pressure testing
- Hydraulic pipes, fittings and valves
- 1 Hydraulic Supervisor and 2 Hydraulic Technicians
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