Darryl Dixon from our Carnforth facility has successfully completed an incredible feat of cycling from Land’s End to John O’ Groats.
Cycling almost 1,000 miles over 6 days, Darryl has overcome some of the year’s most atrocious weather on his route, often being soaked to the skin.
Darryl cycled into John O’Groats on Friday evening, completing the gruelling journey in aid of Furness General Hospital and has so far raised a staggering £7,900 – 150% of the initial target amount! Darryl’s route took him through roads, paths, alongside canals, rivers and Lochs and some of the UK’s most stunning scenery and pushed him to the limit both physically and mentally.
With a thoroughly wet start to the trek, some tree-felling obstacles along the way and a cruel headwind for the last 45miles, Darryl’s resolve was tested to the limit. Buoyed by thousands of pounds in donations from friends, family and colleagues around the world, Darryl stuck it out and was joined along the way by friends and colleagues who rode with him and provided road support with food, clothing, medical back up and accommodation.
The current donation total stands at over £8,000 – cash that will be making its way to the NHS Bay Hospitals Charity on behalf of Furness General Hospital. Darryl said of the good cause, “This is to support our local NHS workers who continue to work so selflessly before and throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. I can’t think of a more fitting organisation at this time.”
Upon completing his momentous journey, Darryl said: “Truly amazing! Although that head wind nearly finished me at the end! So pleased to have completed LEJOG in the 6 days. There were times when it could have ended. A great experience!”
There’s still time to donate to Darryl’s fund and you can do so here https://justgiving.com/fundraising/nhs-lejog2021
Darryl was sponsored by ICR Integrity Ltd, Bender UK, UK Slate and SN Group.
OMNI Integrity (OMNI), a subsidiary company of ICR Integrity Ltd, has launched a single source platform which improves data set integration and drives efficiencies to the integrity lifecycle workflow, through automation. OMNI’s platform streamlines traditional data capture methods by providing a cloud-based solution capable of integrating with the latest advancements in inspection technology, to store all inspection and condition monitoring methods into a centralised location for more informed business decisions.
A project funded by Innovate UK saw a joint collaboration between OMNI Integrity, STC Insiso and Ionix Advanced Technologies; using the Ionix HotSense™ ultrasonic corrosion monitoring sensor, to achieve a proof of concept for OMNI’s latest Internet of Things (IoT) data capture product.
The project was undertaken to create a centralised hub for connecting inspection technology (including advanced corrosion monitoring sensors, mobile tablet reporting, wireless and automated corrosion sensors, drones, robotics and ROV’s) into an integrity management platform, to improve the efficiency of interpreting and managing the resulting activities.
The project allowed OMNI to develop an IoT application into the technical architecture of the software, where it was then able to connect and accept live data directly from the corrosion monitoring sensor. The application was developed in such a way that it is agnostic and can be integrated with different technology stacks, providing asset owners with a common platform for recording all inspection data in a consistent format, and seamlessly integrating the latest advancements in technology to the integrity process.
On completion of the project, OMNI’s new IoT application is able to autonomously achieve:
- Live corrosion sensor data integration
- Automatic data analysis and defect detection, through integrity operating windows (IOW’s)
- Enables workpacks, inspections and anomalies to be raised and assessed;
- Enables repair work orders to be raised and planned, with live API connection to CMMS
- Full tracking and visualisation through automated KPI dashboard
- All activities communicated through the built-in communications hub
At the heart of OMNI’s platform is a full-lifecycle integrity management software. This includes a suite of 5 integrity modules, including Risk Based Assessment, Workpack, Inspection, Anomaly and Repair Modules, in which the new data capture product now forms an integral part of and provides a complete end-to-end integrity management capability.
Within all industries, visibility is key, and that is why OMNI has been developed to be applied to sectors including renewables, nuclear and oil & gas, providing organisations with the latest empirical data in which to take highly informed business decisions. Assisting with improving the remote inspection process, OMNI helps operators extend asset life in a more efficient, yet cost effective way, whilst allowing organisations to rapidly deploy a full lifecycle digital solution and implement best practice.
A renewal agreement for Quickflange™ services with Apache Corporation’s North Sea subsidiaries has been signed.
Quickflange™ is ICR’s high-performing, patented technology for permanent weldless flange to pipe connections. The solution combines a modified standard ASME B16.5 weld neck flange with a hydraulic tool, which is quick to mount and requires no hot work or welding.
Lindsay Thomas, Head of Sales – Quickflange™ at ICR, said: “We have a long-standing relationship with Apache that dates back to 2009. We were initially awarded a contract extension in 2017 and re-bid for the work last year and we’re delighted to have been successful again. This renewal is a testament to the relationship we have with Apache, but also the quality of our Quickflange™ product and customer service.
“Quickflange™ offers clients permanent repair options without the need for shutdowns or hot work permits, making it a cost effective and efficient way of performing repairs. The technology has a long-standing track record, particularly in the North Sea, but we’re now seeing a growing demand for solutions onshore, out with the traditional oil and gas sector and also in our international locations. ”
ICR Integrity Ltd (ICR) is a leading provider of integrated maintenance, repair and production solutions for industrial related services to the offshore oil & gas, power, chemical, nuclear, defence and renewables industries worldwide.