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HOW MDL DRIVES VALUE WITH EPTURA
By transitioning to a centralized asset management software solution and leveraging advanced analytics with real-time data, MDL shifted from reactive to proactive maintenance strategies, minimizing downtime, and extending the lifecycle of their assets.
Customer profile
Industry
Engineering
# employees149
LocationHeadquartered in Aberdeen, UK
Maritime Developments (MDL) is a global leader in flexible lay and retrieval solutions for industries such as oil and gas and renewable energy. Renowned for its expertise in large-scale, complex subsea projects, MDL operates in environments where precision, reliability, and safety are critical.
At the core of MDL’s operations is the Flexlay Solutions division, where a skilled team, including technical coordinator, Sean Burrows, manages the deployment and maintenance of high-capacity, high-value equipment essential for subsea cable and pipe laying across vast oceanic distances. These intricate machines are meticulously maintained and certified to meet the rigorous demands of offshore operations, delivering dependable, cutting-edge solutions to clients worldwide.
The challenge
1
Complex assets to manage
Scaling made it harder to manage large, intricate equipment efficiently
2
Inefficient manual maintenance tracking
Technicians spent hours inputting data into spreadsheets
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Risk of operational disruptions
Manual processes increased the chance of costly maintenance errors
As MDL expanded and diversified into sectors like renewable energy, its existing maintenance processes struggled to keep up. The company’s portfolio of large-scale, high-value assets — such as cable lay tensioners and reel drive systems — operates in some of the world’s harshest offshore environments. These machines contain intricate mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components, including gearboxes, tension monitors, and hydraulic motors, all requiring precise maintenance to avoid costly disruptions.
Managing this complexity with spreadsheets and manual processes became increasingly inefficient. The volume and sophistication of the assets made it hard to track maintenance schedules and ensure all components were functioning optimally. After completing major offshore projects, technicians often spent hours manually inputting maintenance data once back onshore, a time-consuming, error-prone process that slowed operations and increased the risk of mistakes.
The solution
To address these challenges and support their growing operations, MDL implemented Eptura’s asset management solution. The system offers real-time visibility into the status of over 1,000 critical assets, including child-parent relationships for complex machinery. By shifting to predictive and preventive maintenance, MDL can identify potential issues before they escalate, extending asset lifespan and optimizing maintenance schedules.
The platform’s advanced analytics and Power BI reporting enable continuous monitoring of asset performance, delivering insights into reliability, wear, and maintenance history. With a centralized view of asset data, MDL makes informed, data-driven decisions that reduce unnecessary interventions and boost efficiency. Adopting condition-based maintenance further enhance operational reliability, helping the team avoid unplanned downtime and costly repairs.
Eptura Asset
What we can do now in Eptura is see statistics, analytics, and insights into any asset and see the maintenance history. With a click of a button, we can get a nice Power BI presentation of that asset. The system shows us how reliable that asset is being over time, what components are wearing out more than others, and we can make a far quicker decision on any obsolescence.
"The Results
Operational efficiency results:
Cost and productivity results:
The transition to a real-time, centralized asset management system delivered transformative results for MDL, significantly boosting operational efficiency. By leveraging advanced analytics and live data, MDL achieved a 20% reduction in unplanned maintenance. This improvement was driven by the platforms’ ability to predict and resolve potential issues before they caused equipment failures, enabling the team to focus on strategic priorities and avoid costly disruptions. Enhanced visibility into each asset’s performance lifecycle streamlined operations, reducing surprises and smoothing workflows.
Alongside cutting unplanned maintenance, adopting a preventive maintenance strategy led to a 15% decrease in overall maintenance costs. Proactively addressing issues minimized last-minute repairs and parts replacement, saving significant resources while improving the reliability and longevity of high-value assets. The condition-based approach ensures interventions occur only when necessary, further optimizing MDL’s asset management efficiency.
Additionally, the introduction of live data logging saved technicians substantial time. Previously, they spent hours manually entering data after offshore projects; now, they log maintenance activities in real time, freeing valuable time to focus on critical tasks. This reduction in manual work accelerates reporting and decision-making across the organization.
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