Aberdeen firm Specialist Subsea Services has acquired two new remotely operated underwater vehicles from FMC Technologies in a £4million drive to boost its global offering.
The two new Schilling-HD 150hp systems bring the total of S3’s ROV fleet to six – an investment the company finds crucial to meet the growing demand for its services.
“Specialist Subsea Services currently undertakes a wide range of intervention and subsea survey activities throughout the world and these latest acquisitions will play an integral role in allowing the company to cater for future demand,” said Graeme Kidd, S3 managing director.
“FMC Technologies Schilling Robotics is renowned for being a leading global provider of technology solutions for the energy industry and we’re delighted to extend our partnership with the company.
“The agreement very much reflects our commitment to investing in leading edge technology and these two new systems will enhance our service and offering even further.”
The purchase follows the signing of a three-year charter deal with EDT Offshore for a Hercules vessel from which S3 is looking to provide a full scope of ROV, survey and life of field services in the North Sea and internationally.
“The subsea market is one of increasing opportunities and by adding to our resource, we’re putting the necessary steps in place to be able to react to these,” Kidd added.
“The two ROVs, coupled with our recent vessel charter, are very much a signal of intent for the months and year ahead.”