V-LIFE
Prevent: Loss of production of subsea electrical systems from insulation degradation and water ingress before failures occur.
Protect: Safeguards critical assets without subsea intervention or costly hardware replacement.
Connect: Enables remote activation, monitoring, and reporting via PlatformVi connectivity.
Prove: Demonstrated success extending asset life and reliability across global subsea operations.
Integrate: Fully compatible with V-LIM and V-SLIM condition monitoring hardware for seamless system readiness
Overview
V-LIFE actively prevents and protects against low insulation resistance in subsea and marine electrical systems, eliminating costly intervention, extending asset life, and maintaining safe, reliable operations.
Low insulation resistance caused by seawater ingress is one of the most common failure modes in subsea electrical systems. When left unmanaged, it can lead to short circuits, conductor damage, and system failure, often resulting in expensive recovery and hardware replacement.
V-LIFE changes this approach. We provide a safe, proactive, and non-intrusive method to protect subsea electrical systems without intervention. When activated, V-LIFE applies a low-voltage conditioning signal that prevents further degradation and supports insulation recovery over time. Operating seamlessly with our installed monitoring hardware and PlatformVi, V-LIFE enables remote assessment, activation, and ongoing protection without deploying a vessel.
The World’s Only Intervention-Free Subsea Electrical Protection Technology.
More about V-LIFE features & technology
V-LIFE represents a step-change in how we manage subsea electrical integrity. Unlike traditional approaches that depend on physical intervention or costly cable replacement, we deliver an intervention-free electrical protection system designed to prevent failures before they occur.
Activated through our installed V-LIM or V-SLIM hardware, V-LIFE applies a controlled, low-voltage passivation signal that initiates a localised electrochemical process. This forms an insulating barrier at points of water ingress, halting insulation degradation and significantly increasing insulation resistance to protect against further fault development.
Through integration with PlatformVi, we enable remote assessment of electrical performance, real-time visibility of insulation trends, and data-led activation of V-LIFE when predefined thresholds are reached. The result is proactive, predictive asset protection that extends operational life while reducing reliance on costly intervention campaigns.
Proven across subsea production systems, marine networks, and control infrastructure, V-LIFE gives operators confidence that electrical assets remain protected, connected, and performing safely, today and into the future.
Intervention-free subsea electrical protection technology
We deliver advanced subsea electrical protection that reduces downtime and prevents costly failures. Experience safer, more reliable operations with V-LIFE installed.
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Be V-LIFE ready
To unlock the full protective capabilities of V-LIFE, we first equip systems with the right Viper hardware. Installing V-LIM or V-SLIM monitoring modules delivers precise and continuous insulation resistance measurement, giving early visibility of degradation trends and the control required to act. These devices form the essential foundation for V-LIFE activation, enabling a timely response when insulation resistance reaches defined thresholds.
By connecting this hardware to PlatformVi, we enable remote monitoring of insulation health, detailed trend analysis, and V-LIFE activation without offshore intervention. This connected approach transforms electrical integrity management, supporting proactive, data-driven decisions that keep subsea systems safe, stable, and performing for longer.
Be prepared. Be protected. Be V-LIFE Ready.
Why Insulation Resistance Matters
Insulation resistance is one of the earliest and most reliable indicators of electrical system health. As insulation degrades over time due to moisture ingress, ageing, thermal cycling, or environmental stress, leakage currents increase and operational risk begins to rise long before visible failure occurs. Monitoring insulation resistance trends enables early intervention, helping prevent production loss, avoid costly intervention, and protect long-term asset integrity.
Understanding how insulation resistance behaves over time is fundamental to applying V-LIFE at the right moment – protecting systems before degradation becomes irreversible.
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Subsea Case Studies
Protecting Production in the Gulf of Mexico
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Case Study
Preventing electrical failures without intervention
A leading subsea operator partnered with us to protect ageing subsea umbilicals impacted by declining insulation resistance. Through the deployment of V-LIM hardware and remote activation via PlatformVi, V-LIFE was applied across multiple circuits without vessel mobilisation. Insulation values stabilised within days, restoring production uptime. Continued reliable performance of the protected circuits demonstrates how we prevent deterioration and extend asset life across global subsea operations.
Applications
V-LIFE technology can support any subsea or marine sectors with electrical systems. Contact us to find out how V-LIFE can protect your systems from water ingress and prevent
Solutions to Maximise Asset Life
Electrical Condition Monitoring
Real-time visibility of your electrical system’s health using V-LIM and V-SLIM technologies, detecting insulation degradation early to prevent costly downtime.
Protection for Electrical Systems
Our patented V-LIFE technology restores insulation resistance without intervention — extending cable life and maintaining reliable, safe operations.
Predictive Analytics for Protection & Performance
Data-driven insight through PlatformVi and the CableGuardian Portal, turning monitoring data into preventative action and predictive intelligence.
Detection & Location of Electrical Faults
Pinpoint accuracy with SSTDR technology — detecting and locating faults before they cause disruption, improving network reliability.