Subsea Infrastructure: Challenges & Solutions
system was developed to allow the titanium rods to be re-tensioned subsea by a ROV (remotely operated vehicle) if it was observed that the grip on the cable was declining over time. Performance Testing To test the performance of the clamp ahead of delivery to Subsea 7 (the subsea installation contractor), a specially designed test rig at RED Engineering’s test facility in the North east of England allowed the clamps to be fitted to a cable sample before it was pulled with a force of 126t over a 24-hour period to check for any slip. The project timescale allowed only 20 weeks to
Bibby Offshore Begins Construction, IRM Campaign
Subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore has recently commenced work with Maersk Oil UK on a multimillion pound contract that will see Bibby Offshore provide subsea construction and inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) services to all of Maersk’s North Sea assets. Dive Support Vessel (DSV) Bibby Sapphire will undertake the offshore execution work, and an extensive engineering project management team based onshore will support this. “We have successfully completed contracts for Maersk Oil in the past and we are delighted to continue our working relationship. This
Bibby Remote Intervention Expands Fleet
Bibby Remote Intervention Limited (BRIL), part of Aberdeen-based subsea installation contractor, Bibby Offshore, has further expanded its fleet by signing a charter agreement for an IRM (Inspection Repair and Maintenance) light construction vessel and adding an additional two ROVs (Remote Operating Vehicles) to its operations. The charter agreement with Olympic Shipping is for a newly built MT6021 vessel for a three year period, with options to extend for an additional two years. The vessel will be mobilized with ROVs from BRIL and is expected to arrive in Aberdeen in early April next year. Mike
Bibby Reports Thriving Subsea Business
Bibby Offshore’s newest international division, Houston-based Bibby Subsea, said it has gone from strength to strength since its launch in October last year, having trebled the team in the past four months. The subsea installation contractor developed the base in North America as part of its continued global growth strategy and to meet the growing demand of its clients in the region. In a bid to further strengthen ties with the region, Aberdeen-based Bibby Offshore last week hosted Houston based HM Consul General, Andrew Millar, the senior official representing the government in Texas,
Bibby Offshore Makes £30M Fleet Investment
Aberdeen-based subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore has invested close to £30million in the past six months increasing its international fleet of subsea support vessels by 40%. Most recently, the company signed a contract to charter EDT Jane, a newbuild remotely operated vehicle support vessel (ROVSV). The company now boasts a fleet of eight vessels and 15 Remote Operating Vehicles (ROV). This dedicated ROVSV with full survey and inspection spread will be mobilized from April 2014 as part of a 180 day charter, with options to extend for an additional three years.
Bibby Offshore Charters Construction Support Vessel
Aberdeen-based subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore has signed a charter agreement for construction support vessel (CSV), the Olympic ARES. The agreement with Olympic Shipping will initially be a seasonal charter beginning at the end of Q1 2014 with options to extend. The vessel will be mobilized with ROVs from Bibby Offshore’s sister company Bibby Remote Intervention Limited and the companies together with Olympic Shipping shall jointly market the vessel from when it arrives in Aberdeen this month. Andrew Duncan, president and managing director of Bibby Subsea said
Bibby Subsea Expands in Houston
As part of its continuing global growth strategy, subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore has announced the opening of a new division and international base in Houston. The company, that also has bases in Aberdeen, Liverpool, Singapore and Trinidad, has initially invested over £3million into the new division, Bibby Subsea Inc. As part of the expansion plan, Andrew Duncan will relocate to Houston, from his existing position of business and commercial director at the company’s Aberdeen HQ, to president and managing director of Bibby Subsea. He will be responsible for establishi
Bibby Renews Contract with Talisman Sinopec Energy U.K.
Aberdeen-based subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore has secured a contract extension worth in excess of £100 million,with Talisman Sinopec Energy UK. A further three years with a one year extension option has been signed, making this the longest fixed term contract to be secured by Bibby Offshore. As part of the agreement, Bibby Offshore will deliver construction and inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) works via its Diving Support Vessel (DSV) Bibby Topaz. Howard Woodcock, chief executive of Bibby Offshore, said, “Securing this extension to our long term agreement
Bibby Offshore Sponsors Scottish Auto Racer
Aberdeen based subsea installation contractor, Bibby Offshore has announced a £10,000 sponsorship deal with Scottish auto racing driver, Gordon "Flash" Shedden. Edinburgh-born, Gordon became the third Scot to win the British Touring Car Championship last year and is part of the Honda Yuasa Racing team. He currently holds the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Drivers’ championship title. Fresh from winning the last round in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship at Snetterton and Honda Yuasa’s next outing will take Gordon to Scotland for the Knockhill rounds
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