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REAL SAFE MUD MATS

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Real Safe Mud Mats
CEO
Torben Farup Henriksen

Founder and Business Development

Real Safe Mud Mats 

Real Safety Mud Mats are durable, heavy-duty mats developed for offshore and onshore use.

The mud mats can be utilised as subsea support, landing and positioning device or as seabed, pipeline or cable protection. Certified lifting straps are integrated into the planks during fabrication, making them easier to handle. Our Mud Mats can also be produced with armouring and/or weights if required for subsea operations. 

Our Mud mats are produced in PU (Polyurethane), and have steel reinforcement moulded into the mat to increase stiffness, ballast and robustness, resulting in structural stability during operations. It is made of lightweight material with extreme durability. They come bundled for easy storage and transport making them a smart mud solution for land and sea. 

What are the benefits?

Real Safe Mud Mats are designed based upon offshore experience and the need for flexible and special purposes. Benefits include: 

  • Prevents offshore structures and tools from sinking into soft unconsolidated soil on the seabed
  • Provides a stable base for heavy equipment and materials during construction and infrastructure projects 
  • Increases visibility during subsea operations 
  • Reduces friction during tie-in operations 
  • Quick to deploy and retrieve
  • High load-bearing capacity 
  • Durable and long lasting 

Our Real Safe mud mats are an ideal solution in a variety of settings.

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High load bearing capacity

Lightweight and easy to handle

Quick to deploy and retrieve

Long lifespan – no corrosion

High quality

Where do you use Real Safe Mud Mats?

Real Safe mud mats are designed for use in both offshore and onshore environments, where they provide a stable and secure base for heavy equipment, vehicles and materials. They can be used to support foundations in the offshore oil and gas industry to provide a stable foundation for drilling rigs, platforms, wind turbines, and subsea pipelines preventing the rigs or equipment from sinking into soft seabeds and protecting the environment from damage caused by heavy machinery. 

Onshore, our mud mats can be used in construction,buildings,bridges, and other infrastructure projects to provide a stable base for heavy equipment and materials. They can also be used as temporary access roads preventing the vehicles from sinking into soft or muddy ground.

Real Safe Mud Mats application
  • Support for subsea equipment 
  • Landing and positioning device on seabed
  • Seabed pipeline and cable protection 
  • Wear protection between two crossing elements 
  • Soil protection on building and any construction site access
  • Soft or sensitive ground condition areas where vehicle access is required

Our mud mats are an innovative alternative to traditional mats, especially in areas that are prone to mud, dirt and water accumulation. 

Reducing accidents – statistics

Unstable foundations can lead to structural failures, equipment damage and accidents, which can result in injuries or fatalities.

Offshore and onshore settings are often located in challenging environments and access to stable ground may be difficult or costly. Real Safe mud mats are important in industries such as oil and gas, wind turbine projects, construction sites and mining which are exposed to muddy and slippery conditions. These mats help stabilise the ground and reduce the impact of heavy equipment, mitigating the risk of accidents and damage. 

Working in areas with difficult access to stable ground can present a number of challenges and hazards. Not using mud mats can have significant consequences for safety equipment, project timelines and the environment. When accidents happen, organisations may face consequences including:

  • Financial loss
  • Legal liability  
  • Equipment damage
  • Damage to reputation
Real Safe Mud Mat

KEY BENEFITS

Real Safe Mud Mats are designed based upon offshore experience and the need for flexible and special purposes. Benefits include: 

  • Prevents offshore structures and tools from sinking into soft unconsolidated soil on the seabed
  • Provide a stable base for heavy equipment and materials during construction and infrastructure projects 
  • Increase visibility during subsea operations 
  • Reduce friction during tie-in operations 
  • Minimal cleaning of objects placed on a mat
  • Quick to deploy and retrieve
  • Easy to wash 
  • Long shelf life, reusable 
  • High load-bearing capacity 
  • Durable and long lasting 

Our Real Safe mud mats are an ideal solution in a variety of settings. If you have any questions regarding our mud mats, check out our FAQ section to find answers to most frequent questions.

Real Safe Mud Mats Data Sheet

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I install Mud Mats?

Installation of Real Safe Mud Mats is relatively simple and time efficient. The mats may be over-boarded and lowered to the seabed in clusters if necessary. The table below gives a time estimate on installation duration.

Subsea operation:

  • Over-boarding and lowering to seabed. Duration: 30 minutes
  • Landing on seabed. Duration: 6 minutes
  • Roll out mats. Duration: 5 minutes
  • Pick up and place with ROV. Duration: 15 minutes

Total installation time is less than an hour.

How do I maintain and clean Mud Mats?

Mats are easily cleaned by high-pressure water or steam – or just a normal broom. 

How long do Mud Mats last?

They are built to last for up to 20 years.

How much does Mud Mats cost?

This depends on the project, transport and implementation. Contact us for a quote

How often should I replace Real Safe mud mats?

Depends on the project. They are easy to install and move around on site depending on application and need.

Why are Real Safe Mud Mats important?

They provide a stable base for heavy equipment and materials during construction and infrastructure projects and prevents tools from sinking into soft unconsolidated soil on the seabed

What materials are used to make our Mud Mats?

Real Safe Mud mats are made from heavy-duty PU (Polyurethane) designed to provide a durable and resilient surface for heavy equipment and vehicles in challenging environments on-shore and off-shore.

Heavy-duty polyurethane is a type of material that is specifically formulated to withstand extreme conditions, such as heavy loads, abrasion, impact and exposure to harsh weather and chemicals. These products are developed to last in tough environments and with the combination of polyurethane material and steel reinforcement moulded into our Real Safe mat, it creates high durability, resistance to wear and tear making them an excellent choice for industries that require a durable and versatile solution for heavy equipment and vehicles to operate on in challenging settings. 

In environments with low temperatures and reduced UV exposure such as seabed, Real Safe Mud mats have an expected lifetime of 20 years, making them a smart solution for a stable foundation. 

How do I choose the right Mud Mats?

Choosing the right Mud Mats depends on several factors including: 

  • The location and size of the project
  • Assessment of the load bearing capacity needed
  • Projected lifespan of the Mud Mat 
  • Access requirements – and ease of handling
  • Determine installation and cleaning process 
  • Costs 

By following these steps, you can select mud mats that are best suited for your needs and provide a safe, stable and secure foundation for your project sites. 

We have more than 15 years of experience in supplying safety solutions worldwide. We are experts in anti-slip and non-metallic materials and work with clients through dialogue to find the right solution. 

Do you want to know more about our Real Safe Mud Mats? Contact us today. We will be more than happy to assist you. 

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