Subsea and topside cutting, beveling and machining support

Mechanical Cutting And Machining Services

Fairtex provides mechanical cutting, beveling and machining services for topside, splash-zone and subsea environments using diver-operated and ROV-compatible equipment to support asset integrity, decommissioning, repair, modification and field intervention activities.

Diver-operated mechanical cutting and machining equipment used for subsea pipe intervention
Operating Environment Above water, splash zone and subsea
Execution Method Diver-operated or ROV-assisted
Core Services Cutting, beveling, drilling, milling and weld removal
Applications Repair, modification, maintenance and decommissioning

Mechanical cutting and machining for offshore and subsea intervention

Fairtex Group provides mechanical cutting and machining services for marine, offshore and industrial assets operating above water, in splash-zone conditions and subsea environments. The service supports pipe cutting, structural separation, bevel preparation, weld removal, drilling and field machining where controlled intervention is required.

Our delivery model combines technical sourcing, project-specific tooling, diver-operated equipment, ROV-compatible systems where required, and QA/QC-led execution planning. Fairtex supports asset integrity, repair, modification, decommissioning and maintenance scopes with equipment selected to suit access conditions, material type, wall thickness, water depth and operational risk.

Typical applications: subsea pipe cutting, pipeline repair, spool removal, offshore structure modification, cable cutting, weld removal, drilling, bevel preparation, decommissioning support and marine asset intervention.

What this service covers

Mechanical cutting and beveling

Fairtex supplies and deploys mechanical cutting and beveling machines for pipe and structural applications. Equipment can be configured for diver operation and, where project conditions require, adapted for ROV-assisted subsea use.

Subsea cutting and separation tools

The service includes guillotine saws, hydraulic shears, chain cutting systems, cable cutting tools, travel cutters and ROV grinders for controlled subsea cutting, separation and removal activities.

Field machining and weld removal

Fairtex supports milling, turning, drilling and weld removal for offshore and marine assets where on-site machining reduces downtime exposure and supports safe repair, replacement or modification work.

Key Takeaways

  • Diver-operated and ROV-compatible cutting solutions for above-water and subsea environments.
  • Pipe cutting, beveling, cable cutting, chain cutting, grinding and field machining support.
  • Project-specific tooling selection based on access, material, thickness and intervention method.
  • Supports offshore repair, decommissioning, asset integrity and maintenance campaigns.
Equipment

Instruments and systems used for this service.

Mechanical cutting equipment
Pipe Cutting and Beveling Machine
Used for controlled pipe cutting and bevel preparation in offshore and subsea intervention scopes.
Subsea cutting tool
Guillotine Saw
Used for subsea pipe and structural cutting where stable, controlled separation is required.
Hydraulic cutting tool
Hydraulic Shear
Used for cutting cables, chains and smaller subsea components during removal or repair activities.
ROV intervention tool
ROV Grinder
Used for subsea grinding, weld dressing and surface preparation during ROV-supported operations.
Standards

Codes and standards this service conforms to.

Guidance for welding, cutting and hot work safety controls where applicable to offshore and industrial operations.
ISO 45001
Occupational Health and Safety Management
Supports quality management practices for controlled service delivery, inspection records and client handover.
ISO 9001
Quality Management Systems
Relevant engineering reference for marine and offshore structures where cutting or modification interfaces are involved.
DNV-ST-N001
Marine Operations and Marine Warranty
Deliverables

What you receive.

Cutting And Machining Plan

Method statement covering equipment selection, execution sequence, access requirements and control measures.

Tooling Package

Project-specific cutting, beveling, grinding, drilling or machining equipment prepared for site use.

Field Execution Report

Record of work completed, operational observations, equipment used and completion status.

QA/QC Handover Records

Verification records, completion photos where applicable and client acceptance documentation.

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Our team will review your scope and return a proposal.

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