FMS Expands Survey, Positioning Capabilities with Acquisition
First Marine Solutions (FMS) confirmed the acquisition of Aberdeen-based Andrews Hydrographics Ltd (Andrews Survey) for an undisclosed sum. Set to double the FMS headcount to 130 and result in a combined annual turnover of approximately £40million, the purchase of Andrews Survey has been described by FMS Managing Director Steven Brown as bringing “greater depth and capability to our existing Survey & Positioning business unit, which has grown significantly over the last five years since its inception. Global market dynamics in the subsea construction sector look
Harkand Charters ROV Support Vessel in North Sea
, said the Surf Ranger has a long-established track record of working in both the U.K. and Norwegian sectors of the North Sea. Harkand performs subsea inspection, repair and maintenance. The group was launched in February 2013 through the merger of Iremis, Integrated Subsea Services (ISS) and Andrews Survey following investment by Oaktree Capital Management. Employing close to 1,000 people at bases in Aberdeen, London, Houston, Singapore and Perth in Australia, Harkand aims to grow turnover to $1 billion in the next four years. The 85.4m Surf Ranger is a DP2 multipurpose ROV, survey and air diving
Oceanology International 2014 Exhibitors
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iSURVEY Announces UK Growth Plans
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 for several operators. He moved into sales and business development in 2004, working for Andrews Survey, Nautronix, DOF Subsea and most recently NCS Survey. Recruitment will remain a strong focus for iSURVEY throughout 2014, with plans to rapidly increase the team of offshore and onshore personnel. iSURVEY Group was founded in 2004 by seven figures in the oil and gas industry and has grown
Pile Installation with Total Controller, Total Viewer
The Acclaimed Software Company Ltd. announced a new software system designed for Harkand Andrews Survey to support pile installation operations. The Total Controller and Total Viewer systems have been successfully put into operation on a construction support vessel conducting precise pile installations. Harkand Andrews Survey have developed a technique for installing monopiles and transition pieces in offshore wind farms which allow observations to be collected remotely. This removes the necessity for a surveyor to physically access the pile for measurements during piling operations and
Gujral Named New Harkand CFO
around the world to become a leading name in subsea IRM. Gujral replaces interim CFO Deborah Stevenson who was brought in to lead Harkand through the early stage of its expansion as a group. Harkand launched in February 2013 through the merger of Iremis, Integrated Subsea Services (ISS) and Andrews Survey following investment by Oaktree Capital Management. Harkand acquired Houston-based Veolia Marine Services in August this year. The company, which aims to grow turnover to $1 billion in the next five years, now employ close to 1,000 staff at bases in Aberdeen and London in the U.K., Dubai in
Harkand, Siem Offshore Sign Charter Agreement
and is now setting up its corporate office in London. We are looking forward in 2014 to continue the strengthening of our global position by further investment in all regions.” Harkand was launched in February 2013 through the merger of Iremis, Integrated Subsea Services (ISS) and Andrews Survey following investment by Oaktree Capital Management. After the acquisition of Veolia Marine Services in August 2013, and through its organic growth initiatives, the group now employs close to 1,000 people at bases in Aberdeen in the U.K., Houston in the U.S., Dubai in the Middle East, Singapore
Harkand Appoints New CEO
as it drives forward with its target of growing turnover to $1 billion in the next five years. Due to take over the reins in October, he replaces Nicolas Mouté who steered the group’s formation since inception and through the merger of Iremis, Integrated Subsea Services (ISS) and Andrews Survey following investment by Oaktree Capital Management and the acquisition of Veolia Marine Services. Mouté will move to another senior role within the group, to be announced later. Chairman Tom Ehret said, “[Harkand] brings with him extensive experience of developing and delivering
Harkand Launches ROV Support Vessel in Singapore
;s addition to the Harkand fleet, along with two new Triton XLX ROV’s which will be delivered in August, marks an important step forward in the company’s Asia Pacific development plan. Formed in February 2013 through the merger of Iremis, Integrated Subsea Services (ISS) and Andrews Survey following investment by Oaktree Capital Management, it employs 750 people at bases in Singapore and Perth in APAC, Dubai in the Middle East and Aberdeen in the UK, Harkand aims to grow turnover to $1 billion in the next five years. The group recently announced the acquisition of Veolia Marine
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