Marine & Offshore

Africa’s marine and offshore sector require high-performance industrial valves for offshore platforms, FPSOs, subsea systems, marine vessels, shipbuilding, offshore terminals, seawater intake and ballast systems. African Valve provides valve solutions for isolation, flow control and backflow prevention, selected according to pressure, temperature, seawater chemistry, corrosion exposure and project requirements. 

Marine & Offshore Valve Solutions 

African Valve supplies industrial valves for demanding marine applications, including Ball Valves, Gate Valves, Globe Valves, Butterfly Valves, Check Valves, Plug Valves, Knife Gate Valves, Marine Valves, Subsea Valves and Actuated Valves. 

These valves support seawater cooling, ballast systems, bilge systems, firewater networks, fuel transfer, cargo handling, hydraulic systems, process piping and offshore production facilities. Ball, gate and butterfly valves provide reliable isolation, while check valves prevent reverse flow in critical piping systems. 

Offshore Platforms & FPSOs 

Valves are used across production platforms, FPSOs, FLNG facilities, wellhead systems, manifolds, process modules, firewater systems and utility networks. Offshore operations in Nigeria, Angola, Ghana, Senegal, Mauritania, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Tanzania, Namibia and South Africa require robust valve construction capable of continuous exposure to saltwater, humidity, marine atmosphere and corrosive conditions. 

Subsea & Seawater Applications 

Subsea systems require valves designed for high external pressure, seawater exposure, corrosion and reliable remote operation. Materials may include duplex, super duplex, 6Mo and nickel alloys, while seawater services can incorporate corrosion-resistant trim, specialised coatings and suitable elastomeric sealing systems. 

Materials & Technical Construction 

Actuation & Automation 

Valves can be supplied with pneumatic, electric or hydraulic actuators, including solenoid valves, limit switches, position indicators, positioners, hydraulic power units, gear operators and fail-safe systems for remote offshore operation and emergency shutdown applications. 

Applicable Standards 

Depending on valve type and offshore application, applicable standards may include API 6D, API 6A, API 608, API 609, API 594, API 598, ASME B16.34, API 607, API 6FA, ISO 15848 and NACE MR0175/ISO 15156. 

African Valve provides engineered valve solutions for offshore platforms, FPSOs, subsea systems, marine vessels, seawater services, firewater systems and offshore oil & gas facilities across Africa.