StS gruppen - Offshore Maintenance and Modification Services

Specialising in the requirements of the oil and gas industry, StS gruppen is one of Norway's leading suppliers of insulation, scaffolding services and surface treatment, as well as related services such as custom engineering, rigging, industrial rope access, positive pressure habitats, inspection and NDT, interior design and outfitting, plus staff training.

Offshore maintenance and modification services

From planning to final inspection, StS gruppen's objective is to provide skilled support throughout the value chain, whether it is a new development, maintenance or modification project.

Custom offshore engineering services

Identifying and implementing the most appropriate solutions for insulation, surface treatment, scaffolding and rigging tasks are the core expertise of StS gruppen's engineering division. From design to project management, StS gruppen offers a complete range of engineering services related to its main business areas.

ISS services (insulation, scaffolding and surface treatment)

Within the field of insulation, scaffolding and surface treatment, StS gruppen focuses on a multidisciplinary approach that can yield substantial efficiency gains. Nearly 70% of the company's workforce are skilled workers in at least two professions. StS gruppen provides a full range of ISS services, including the prefabrication of insulation products, fire insulation, low-temperature insulation as well as protective covering and passive fire protection.

Offshore rigging services

StS gruppen is the largest provider of rigging services in Norway. The company's rigging staff has comprehensive experience from complex lifting and skidding operations. The wide ranging expertise is reflected in StS gruppen's excellent HSE results.

Industrial rope access and training services

StS gruppen is not only a provider of industrial rope access but also a recognised training and certification body for this profession in Norway. Most of the company's rope access technicians and safety supervisors are certified both according to the Norwegian training programme SOFT and the international IRATA standard.

Positive pressure habitat

StS gruppen is an internationally recognised provider of safe solutions for the execution of hot work in hazardous areas. The company has developed several scalable systems for the set-up of flexible welding enclosures.

For detailed information, please see the company profile 'StS gruppen – Positive Pressure Habitat Systems' here on www.offshore-technology.com or visit the company's dedicated website (see links at the end of this profile).

Interior design and outfitting for offshore installations

As an extension and in synergy with its insulations services, StS gruppen provides services within interior design and outfitting, including ventilation work, electrical installations, flooring, furnishing and project management.

Inspection services and NDT

StS gruppen is an approved provider of both FROSIO inspections for the offshore industry as well as a whole range of NDT techniques. The company has also carried out insulation inspections and is a contributor to the development of an insulation inspection standard.

Staff training programmes

StS gruppen carries out a wide range of training courses related to the company's lines of business, including a supervisor development programme. Courses are arranged both for the company's employees and external customers. Private individuals can also book training courses.