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.Â
Low insulation resistance (IR) caused by seawater ingress is one of the most common failure modes in subsea electrical systems. Left untreated, it can lead to short circuits, conductor damage, and system failure – often requiring expensive recovery and hardware replacement.Â
V-LIFE changes that. It provides a safe, proactive, and non-intrusive solution 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. The technology works seamlessly with Viper’s monitoring hardware and can be activated remotely through PlatformVi, enabling operators to assess conditions, initiate protection, and maintain integrity – 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 subsea electrical integrity management. Unlike traditional approaches that rely on physical intervention or costly cable replacement, V-LIFE is an intervention-free electrical protection system designed to prevent failures before they occur.Â
Activated via installed V-LIM or V-SLIM hardware, V-LIFE introduces a controlled, low-voltage passivation signal that triggers a localised electrochemical process, forming an insulating barrier at points of water ingress. This process halts insulation degradation and significantly increases IR – protecting the system from further fault development.Â
Through integration with PlatformVi, operators can remotely assess electrical performance, view real-time insulation trends, and trigger V-LIFE activation when predefined thresholds are reached. The result is intelligent, data-driven asset protection that extends operational life while reducing the need for costly intervention campaigns.Â
Proven across subsea production systems, marine networks, and control infrastructure, V-LIFE gives operators confidence that their assets are protected, connected, and performing safely—today and for years to come.Â
Intervention-free subsea electrical protection technology
V‑LIFE delivers advanced subsea electrical protection, reducing downtime and preventing costly failures. Experience smarter, safer, and more reliable operations with our cutting-edge solution.
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Be V-LIFE ready
To unlock the full protective capabilities of V-LIFE, systems must first be equipped with the right Viper hardware. Installing V-LIM or V-SLIM monitoring modules ensures precise and continuous insulation resistance measurement—providing the visibility and control needed to detect degradation trends early. These devices serve as the essential platform for V-LIFE activation, allowing operators to respond instantly when insulation resistance reaches defined thresholds.Â
By connecting this hardware to PlatformVi, operators can remotely monitor insulation health, analyse condition trends, and initiate V-LIFE activation without offshore intervention. This connected approach transforms electrical integrity management—enabling proactive, data-driven decisions that keep subsea systems safe, stable, and performing for longer.Â
Be prepared. Be protected. Be V-LIFE Ready.Â
Resources
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Brochures & Datasheets
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FAQs
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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 implemented V-LIFE to protect ageing subsea umbilicals suffering from declining insulation resistance. Using V-LIM hardware and remote activation via PlatformVi, the operator applied V-LIFE across multiple circuits without vessel mobilisation.Â
Within days, insulation values stabilised and production uptime was restored. Over time, the protected circuits maintained reliable performance—demonstrating how V-LIFE can prevent system deterioration and extend asset life across global subsea operations.Â
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 preventÂ
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.