‍Why offshore operations need Safety 4.0

Offshore rigs are complex ecosystems of heavy machinery, human movement, and constantly shifting conditions.

Even with strong safety rules in place, traditional monitoring methods create serious gaps:

• Delayed data: FTP transfers and batch uploads often mean data is hours old.
• Limited visibility: Onshore teams cannot support in real time.
• Human dependency: Manual reporting varies from person to person.
• Safety blind spots: Hazardous zones lack continuous supervision.

When information arrives late, decision-making becomes reactive and risk increases.

Safety 4.0 mitigates these issues by making safety continuous, real time, and data-driven.

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Edge computing as the enabler of real-time safety

The biggest change is where data gets processed.

With Helin, instead of sending raw video feeds and sensor data to shore and slowing everything down, edge computing processes information directly on the rig, delivering:

• Ultra-low latency alerts (~150 ms).
• Real-time video intelligence.
• Operational continuity even with unstable bandwidth.
• Secure data streaming shared in real time with onshore teams.

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Red zone safety without wearables

Safety 4.0 brings new breakthroughs in AI to red zone monitoring, eliminating the need for tags or wearable sensors.

Helin's Red Zone Manager solution uses advanced vision analytics to detect personnel in restricted or hazardous areas. No badges to forget. No hardware to maintain. No blind spots.

When the system detects a breach, it:

• Sends instant alerts offshore and onshore.
• Captures timestamped video evidence.
• Automatically logs the event for audits and investigations.

Every near miss becomes a learning opportunity, a visible real data that helps crews continuously refine procedures.

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Remote safety oversight with expertise on demand

Safety 4.0 isn’t just about what happens on the rig — it’s about connecting the rig to expertise anywhere in the world.

With our Remote CCTV Manager application, live streams from safety-critical zones can be monitored by onshore specialists in real time.

This remote visibility allows engineers and supervisors to:

• Support rig crews instantly.
• Validate procedures.
• Identify hazards before they escalate.
• Reduce unnecessary downtime during operations.

Automated reporting and audit readiness

Compliance is essential but it shouldn’t consume hours of a safety manager’s week.

Helin's solution records, organizes, and timestamps all safety events, enabling:  

• Instant incident reconstruction.
• Fast audit preparation.
  
• Continuous performance benchmarking.
• Objective, video-backed insights for training.

A clearer record means faster investigations, fewer disputes, and better long-term learning.

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Alex Tokol -MPD Specialist at Noble Drilling, said:

‍Thanks to Helin’s platform, I was able to watch operations live and provide real-time support, which meant we could continue drilling safely and avoid downtime.

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The future of offshore safety is real-time

The offshore industry has already entered a new era of safety. Just as automation transformed drilling efficiency, edge computing is transforming how we protect people and assets.

Safety is no longer a checklist. It is a live system of awareness powered by real-time data, AI-driven insight, and seamless rig-to-shore collaboration.

At Helin, we believe a safer rig starts with smarter data. By bringing edge computing directly to offshore operations, we give crews and managers the tools to prevent incidents, reduce downtime, and build a culture of continuous improvement.

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Ready to take real-time control of safety on your rigs?

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