The right approach to permanent moorings

Permanent mooring is a critical and often underestimated element of offshore field development. Decisions made at the earliest stages can have far‑reaching consequences for cost, risk, safety, and long‑term asset performance. 

In this episode, Brian Boutkan, Director of Commerce at Jumbo Offshore, and Martin Kobiela, Value & Performance Authority at Intermoor, explore why FPSO mooring systems are so complex and why a fragmented approach can create challenges that last for decades. Drawing on real project experience, they explain the value of taking an integrated approach to permanent moorings - aligning engineering, installation, and lifecycle performance from day one. 

The discussion sheds light on where traditional mooring projects can run into difficulty, how integration helps manage risk and uncertainty, and what owners and operators should consider to protect long‑term value. 

Key topics include: 

• What makes permanent mooring of FPSOs so challenging 
• Common pain points in traditional mooring projects 
• Why integration is critical to managing complexity, cost, and long‑term performance 

Listen now to gain practical insight into how the right mooring strategy can shape the success of an offshore field over its entire lifecycle. 

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