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January 28, 2019

Polarcus Awarded 3D project in West Africa

(Photo: Polarcus)

(Photo: Polarcus)

Offshore geophysical company Polarcus said it has been awarded a contract for a 3D marine seismic acquisition project in West Africa.

The project will commence in the first quarter of 2019 with an approximate duration of six weeks.

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