Alert 22-04 MUX Cables and Hotline Hose Damage results in BOP Control Pods Losing Power and Communications

Alert 22-04 MUX Cables and Hotline Hose Damage results in BOP Control Pods Losing Power and Communications

WHAT HAPPENED:

Subsea Blow Out Preventer (BOP) loses partial communications while latched to a well. The hotline hose, the yellow pod and blue pod multiplexed communication (MUX) cables were damaged due to excessive tension during harsh weather and extreme heave conditions. Control and operability of the BOP were maintained through the Acoustic Pod and subsea Remotely Operative Vehicle (ROV) panel…