Rig Preservation & Reactivation Services

Rig Preservation & Reactivation Services

Fairtex provides rig preservation and reactivation services for offshore and onshore drilling assets, supporting operators and asset owners through cold stacking, long-term preservation, operational readiness, and return-to-service programs. Our services are designed to maintain equipment integrity, reduce deterioration risks, and improve operational reliability during inactive periods.

Using experienced preservation specialists, structured maintenance procedures, and lifecycle-focused asset management practices, Fairtex delivers preservation programs that support future reactivation efficiency while minimizing downtime exposure and restoration costs. We also provide independent third-party oversight and technical advisory support for preservation and reactivation projects.

What this service covers

Rig Preservation & Cold Stacking Support

Fairtex performs preservation activities for drilling vessels and offshore assets prior to cold stacking or extended idle periods. Preservation programs cover drilling equipment, BOP systems, cranes, jacking systems, piping, tanks, engines, electrical systems, and accommodation facilities.

Preservation Planning & Lifecycle Management

We develop preservation procedures, maintenance schedules, and asset management plans tailored to the operational and environmental requirements of the asset while considering future reactivation objectives.

Third-Party Oversight & Technical Advisory

Fairtex provides independent oversight and technical advisory services for owners and operators seeking verification of preservation quality, compliance status, maintenance execution, and operational readiness planning.

Rig Reactivation Services

Our reactivation services include equipment assessment, repair planning, maintenance execution, testing, recertification support, commissioning, and operational verification required to safely return idle rigs to active drilling service.

Testing, Certification & Crew Readiness

Fairtex supports reactivation through operational testing, inspection, crew readiness evaluation, certification coordination, and commissioning activities to verify regulatory compliance and operational performance prior to deployment.