MTR100: Global Marine Systems
Global Marine Systems Limited provides engineering and underwater services, responding to the subsea cable installation, maintenance and burial requirements of customers around the world. The company has a legacy of 165 years in deep and shallow water operations and operates worldwide with main offices in Chelmsford, U.K. and Singapore. Global Marine offers a comprehensive, end-to-end solution for multiple offshore industries including oil and gas, telecoms, offshore renewables, power and deep sea research. In September 2014, Global Marine was acquired by HC2, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the business, bringing with it the opportunity to develop existing services and take the company’s capabilities to new markets around the world. In February 2016, Global Marine acquired a majority stake in offshore renewables specialist CWind, adding a diverse range of construction and O&M services to its current capabilities. Global Marine obtained recognition for its innovation and best practice in the field of engineering, receiving the Engineering Award at the International Business Awards held in Singapore, 2014. And previously, Global Marine was ranked in the Top Track 250 by the UK Sunday Times. The award compliments Britain’s leading mid-market private companies with the biggest sales.