iSURVEY Completes Nord Stream 2 Survey
mounting location for vessel-based attitude monitoring, positioning and geophysical sensors. Combined multi-beam echo sounder (MBES) and side scan sonar (SSS) systems were utilized throughout the survey, along with a towed magnetometer/gradiometer system.iSURVEY Offshore Managing Director, Andrew McMurtrie, said, “We are pleased to play our part in the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project, a significant construction scope. Having full control of the vessel spread, from a commercial and operational perspective, this is the nature of contracting model we aim to develop further. Working with SeaZip
iSURVEY Investing in Training
; Investment in training is a key strategy across the iSURVEY Group, and iSURVEY AS has recently taken delivery of an inshore vessel which will provide an ideal platform for testing and developing the latest seabed survey and positioning applications. iSURVEY Managing Director, Andrew McMurtrie, said, “We are seeing strong demand for rapid high-quality data delivery, particularly across our renewables focused client base. To meet the need for efficient acquisition, coupled with timely and accurate presentation of processed data, we recognized that by providing additional training
iSURVEY Awarded Contract with Maersk Oil
will specifically support Maersk Oil Danish Business Unit with rig move operations in the Danish sector of the North Sea. The contract may also involve the mobilisation and demobilisation of a rig outside the Danish Sector, as well as potential rig positioning services over a subsea well. Andrew McMurtrie, managing director of iSURVEY Offshore Limited said: “Whilst activity will depend on the level of drilling taking place, Maersk Oil Danish Business Unit utilize a number of jack-up rigs in the Danish sector so we expect this to be a productive contract. iSURVEY will be showcasing
iSURVEY Bags rig positioning, surveying contract with Shell
1 January 2017, the three year contract, which has the option of up to two, one year extensions, will see iSURVEY provide non exclusive rig and surface positioning services, subsurface positioning and dimensional control and platform surveys to Shell’s mobile offshore drilling units. Andrew McMurtrie, managing director of iSURVEY Offshore Limited said: “This is a significant win for iSURVEY in what has been a challenging time for the entire market. We are pleased that our capabilities and service offering have been recognised by Shell, proving our reputation in offshore positioning
iSURVEY Strengthens North Sea Presence
. Over his career spanning more than ten years, Mr Murray has undertaken a variety of business development roles within the industry. Mr Murray joins iSURVEY from Bibby Offshore where he held the position of subsea business manager, prior to this managing business development for Subsea7. Andrew McMurtrie, managing director at iSURVEY said: “With an impressive track record in business development, Stuart brings a wealth of invaluable industry experience to iSURVEY. I have no doubt that he will be an asset to our team, supporting our growth plans which remain ambitious during the current
Total Awards iSURVEY Positioning Contract
iSURVEY team the opportunity to provide platform, rig and vessel-based positioning services to Total’s offshore operations in the UKCS. Total currently has multiple drilling rigs on hire, all of which have the potential to require positioning during moving operations. Andrew McMurtrie, managing director of iSURVEY, said, “This framework contract award is testament to the quality of work and results iSURVEY regularly provides for our clients. It is extremely promising to see that the services offered by iSURVEY are being recognised within the industry.”
iSURVEY Wraps Contract with Bibby Offshore
preparation for the installation of the Prospector I jack-up drilling rig. iSURVEY provided positioning and seabed mapping for the dredging operation, which included the supply of multi-beam echo sounder sensors and other supporting sensors installed on one of the two ROVs mobilized onboard. Andrew McMurtrie, managing director at iSURVEY Offshore, said, “Establishing a base in Aberdeen earlier this year was a major step in our U.K. growth plans and has allowed us to expand operations in the North Sea.” McMurtrie continued, “This contract, our first with Bibby Offshore, recognizes
iSURVEY Announces UK Growth Plans
Sea and Africa. Recruitment has started and it plans to have 30 staff in place by the end of 2014. The move represents a £500,000 investment and signals strong confidence in the region as an opportunity for growth. Key to the establishment of iSURVEY Offshore Limited is the appointment of Andrew McMurtrie as managing director, which will see him take responsibility for growing international business through the new division. Andrew began working in the offshore industry in 1990 as an offshore surveyor and since then has built up a wealth of experience in survey and positioning, including consulting
February 2024
