ROVOP Partners Up with Boskalis to Boost Subsea Services Across Energy Industry
to carry out diverless tasks, such as cutting and recovery.“This collaboration not only strengthens our capabilities but aligns perfectly with the addition of the CSV Northern Ocean to our fleet, further solidifying our commitment to the North Sea and evolving needs of our clients,” said Stuart Cameron, Boskalis Subsea Services Managing Director.“Boskalis Subsea Services are known for their strength in vessel and diving based service delivery and we believe our ROV service, delivered by our world class personnel, will be complementary and combine to offer a market leading solution to
Boskalis Subsea Services Eyes SURF Opportunities
technology.The Aberdeen-headquartered subsea construction company, which has cemented its position in the North Sea with a series of inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) projects, is also turning its attention to securing large scale SURF (subsea, umbilicals riser and flowlines) projects globally.Stuart Cameron, managing director of Boskalis Subsea Services, said, “As part of Boskalis’ offshore energy division, we can leverage a raft of specialist marine services to deliver a fully integrated solution to the most complex offshore projects in oil and gas and renewables. Working flexibly,
Boskalis Nets $126 Mln Subsea Contracts
Services was established in Aberdeen four years ago as a sales office, and in the third quarter of 2018 it set up its operation center in the city. The company said it is aiming to fill a gap in the market for a smaller, nimbler subsea construction company with a focus on construction work and IRM.Stuart Cameron, managing director of Boskalis Subsea Services, said, “As predicted in a recovering market, the major players are going after the larger contracts and there is a natural space for a more agile, responsive service that is committed to the highest standards in health, safety, quality and
Smith Named Head of UTEC
Paul Smith has been appointed group managing director at off- and onshore survey company UTEC Survey, part of subsea services group Acteon.Smith took over from previous managing director Stuart Cameron on August 20 and will lead UTEC from its headquarters within the Acteon building in Aberdeen, U.K.Since joining Acteon in 2011, Smith has undertaken a variety of commercial and operational roles. He was most recently responsible for the day-to-day management of UTEC’s operations worldwide. He has been a member of UTEC’s senior management team since 2016.
Ceona Appoints Preece as New CEO
with all our stakeholders to ensure that our cost base is aligned to come through this down cycle strongly.” Preece said of his appointment, “Working with Steve has been great and he leaves some big shoes to fill. But with the team’s support, especially chief operating officer Stuart Cameron, who has been fundamental in getting the company this far, and despite the strong head winds, I feel optimistic for the future.”
Ceona Christens Flagship Pipelay Vessel
through the moonpool (J-lay). With capacity to carry 8,500 tonnes of pipe, the Ceona Amazon will be able to lay rigid and flexible pipelines and umbilicals, and install heavy subsea structures or floaters (TLP, semi or FPSO) using its two 400 tonne subsea cranes working in tandem. Stuart Cameron, chief operating officer at Ceona, said: “The Amazon’s completion is a significant milestone for Ceona and for its clients. As our first-owned purpose-built vessel, it is a powerful asset that can execute complex logistical projects in remote, harsh and deepwater environments in one
ROVOP Expands ROV Fleet
furthering their investment in Schilling Robotics’ ROVs and their subsea operations worldwide. We are delighted that our focus on customer productivity continues to be recognized as a critical requirement by the market.” Delivery dates on the remaining four ROVs are all during 2014. Stuart Cameron, chief operating officer at Ceona, said, “The award of these two additional 250hp ROVs for installation on board our flagship vessel further cements our long-term partnership with ROVOP. These next generation vehicles are of the highest standard and complement our vision to provide a high
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