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Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2010

OMM secures BorWin1 contract from transpower

German grid operator, transpower stromübertragungs gmbh has awarded subsea cable specialist, Offshore Marine Management (OMM) the contract to install the HVAC cables connecting the Bard Offshore 1 and BorWin alpha platforms for the BorWin1 project.

BorWin1 is the world’s largest offshore wind farm cluster, located off the coast of Germany, OMM’s role will be to install the two infield HVAC cables between the principle platforms. From the BorWin alpha platform the export cables continue to the Island of Norderney and onward to Diele where power will enter the German grid.

This is a major installation project award for OMM encompassing key facets of the company’s subsea portfolio and capabilities. OMM will manage the complete process, from the expansive preparatory works and installation through to the post cable burial survey and final client deliverables.

Operations will be conducted from a state-of-the-art, multiple support DP2 vessel manned with OMM survey and cable teams. Hallin Marine and Modus have been selected as sub-contractors, supplying specialised vessels and equipment. The scope of work will include inspections of the J-tubes, visual route and platform inspections with OMM’s specially-designed software package, pre-lay grapnel runs and full topside preparatory works on both platforms for the J-tube pull in operations.

OMM will supply two topside teams for the pull in works, including all required equipment, and will then lay and monitor the two (208mm OD) 1.1km HVAC cables along the proposed routes between the platforms at a water depth of approximately 40m.

Rob Grimmond, OMM Managing Director, said the work was won from the company’s European office in Bremen, Germany, but will primarily be directed from its operational office in Cambridge, England. The Bremen office will be used for operations during key phases.

“This contract is a major success for OMM, as it will enable us to further secure our position in the cable installation market, which is where we see much of our future work. Our ability to bring together equipment and project-specific vessels that are not just ‘off the shelf’ and provide individual project-based solutions is one of our main strengths.” he said.

The operations will include the post-lay burial of the HVAC cables, ensuring adequate burial depth has been achieved to provide satisfactory protection from potential third party subsea damage.

OMM will undertake a post-lay burial survey to ascertain that the required depth has achieved and conduct a second pass burial operation as needed before completing a final survey. Final reporting and charting, digital video and GIS deliverables will also be carried out.

Date: Monday, July, 19, 2010

Guard vessel now in operation on Sheringham Shoal wind farm site

A guard vessel is now in operation on the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm to ensure the safety of marine traffic around the foundation installation sites and along the export cable corridor.

The 36m “Jadi” has been contracted from UK-based marine solutions company, Offshore Marine Management. Her key role is to assist the heavy-lift “Svanen”, which is now installing the monopiles and transition pieces, by alerting other vessels such as fishing and sailing boats, of the location of its eight anchor buoys and ensuring they stay clear of the construction area.

“Jadi” will also assist the export cable laying vessel “Stetmat Spirit” when the export cable laying operation begins in late August by ensuring the path is clear for the cable laying operations. The export cable installation will begin at Weybourne Hope, just west of the coastal town of Sheringham, and continue for approximately six weeks.

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Date: Friday, July, 09, 2010

OMM secures former cable factory in Kent as storage facility

Subsea service specialist, Offshore Marine Management (OMM) has secured the former AEI Cables site in Kent from landowners, South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) for the establishment of a new cable storage, cable plant and key component spares that will act as an industry operational base.

Located on the Northfleet Embankment, the fleetway building and adjoining open land will be available for occupation from the end of next month. OMM has secured around 1ha of building storage and 1ha of outside land storage, which will be utilised for export cables and large components. This area can be extended and easily converted to suit OMM’s requirements. Using its in-house experts, the company has worked with SEEDA for six months to secure the facility that was home to the UK cable manufacturer, AEI Cables. OMM Managing Director Rob Grimmond said both OMM and SEEDA were keen to re-establish the facility to its former usage.

“The opportunity for the land came up just as we were looking to procure a site to expand our cable services to clients,” he said. Currently cables are stored throughout the UK and Europe on installation reels that are not fit for the purpose of long-term storage. This facility will enable offshore wind farm developers to correctly store their infield and export cables, improving their condition and lifespan. They will be stored in large tanks and serviced annually to ensure they are ready to go when needed for cable repair or replacement.

“This site is perfectly located for the wind farm activity that is underway and planned for the east coast of England and west cost of continental Europe. It was designed to manufacture and then transport cables 24/7 in its heyday. In developing strategic services to our clients, we don’t want to re-invent the wheel, so securing this former cable facility is ideal,” he said.

“We are excited about turning the site into a purposeful facility which will offer our clients an extension to the services we currently provide to the offshore wind industry”.

July 5th, 2010 - Offshore Marine Management commissions unique O&M vessel

Subsea service specialist, Offshore Marine Management (OMM) has instructed independent marine design consultancy BMT Nigel Gee to design a unique operation and maintenance vessel for the next phase of offshore wind farm development.

Anticipating the increasing demand for tailor-made vessels from developers and their contractors, OMM has used its experience and know-how to specify a work vessel that can fulfil numerous needs. It will cater to both subsea cabling and surface operation and maintenance requirements, including safe personnel transfer and transportation of sizeable spare parts and components.

The vessel, which can accommodate up to 40 wind farm technicians, incorporates full DPII capability, motion-compensated personnel turbine access as well as complete ROV and dive support facilities. It addresses all the facets of wind farm operation and maintenance including subsea inspections, cable remedial works, cable repair and installation capability and transportation of large items of replacement equipment such as turbine gearboxes.

OMM Managing Director Rob Grimmond said that the vessel had been designed to anticipate the next phase of operation and maintenance needs for both UK and international projects currently in development or under construction.

“We have been working in the industry for a number years, listening to the needs of clients and potential clients, and felt the time was right to put our knowledge into the development of a specialised vessel,” he said. “It is important that the industry adopts advanced techniques to reduce the overall operation and maintenance costs, improve the protection of subsea assets and increase wind farm output by, for example, having technicians onsite.”

“OMM understands that every wind farm is different so we have designed this vessel to be flexible enough to meet individual client requirements. We are working closely with two clients, helping them to assess their needs and develop their strategy, and will modify the design so it can be tailor-made for them,” he added.

June 28, 2010 - NorGer uses Offshore Marine for cable consultancy role

NorGer KS, the company behind the first planned Norway-Germany interconnector, is working in partnership with UK-based subsea cable specialists, Offshore Marine Management (OMM) as its offshore cable consultancy, having appointed them late last year. NorGer KS is owned equally by the Norwegian energy utilities Agder Energi AS and Lyse Produksjon AS and the Swiss company Elektrizitäts-Gesellschaft Laufenburg (AG) and was established to plan, construct and operate a 600 kilometre high voltage DC connection between Norway and Germany.

OMM has had extensive experience as cable consultants with other major international marine interconnector projects including Basslink between Tasmania and Victoria in Australia; Neptune in the US; NorNed between the Netherlands and Norway, and BritNed between the Netherlands and UK, which gave NorGer the confidence to select them. NorGer’s Jens Harenberg said that this will be a challenging project and the need for creditable experience and management skills will be a must to ensure the project is completed on time. “We look forward to working with OMM and drawing on their experience when and if it is needed,” he added during the contract signing.

OMM Managing Director, Rob Grimmond said that the company welcomed the challenge of this exciting interconnector project and aims to play an useful role in its successful completion.

June 2010 - New Business Development Manager for Offshore Marine

John Van Kuyk, a business development manager with more than 25 years experience in the offshore oil and gas industry, has been brought in as the new Business Development Manager with subsea cable specialists, Offshore Marine Management.

John’s role will involve increasing awareness of the company’s services and capabilities to existing, new and potential clients and working in partnership with them to build long term relationships.

He will also aim to improve OMM’s business, its deliverables, and client satisfaction and work with clients in all its key sectors to raise the company’s profile in the market place.

“OMM is a rapidly growing company with an interesting business portfolio and I am looking forward to this challenge, particularly in relation to the offshore wind energy industry as this sector enters a period which promises considerable opportunities for growth,” he said.

John comes to OMM from Prospect (part of the Hallin Group) where he was part of the Business Development Team, prior to this John was the Business Development Manager for Hallin Marine, Acergy Survey & Inspection Group and Anglo Eastern Crew Management (Singapore). John has an operations background in offshore survey and subsea construction with many years as Project Manager/Operations Manager for Subsea Offshore and DSND (now Subsea 7).

Date: Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Offshore Marine Academy launched to help reduce skills gap in offshore renewables industry.

The significant gap in the skills market for the offshore wind industry has prompted marine solutions company, Offshore Marine Management (OMM) to launch a new initiative aimed at training ambitious young people to work offshore in the energy and telecommunications markets.

The Offshore Marine Academy will take eight trainees through a year long scheme where they will gain the necessary qualifications to enable them to work offshore through a variety of courses at the Academy offices in Bristol, as well as courses run by specialised training institutions around the UK.

The trainees, aged between 18 and 25, are expected to come from coastal communities around the UK, and will be selected on the basis of their previous interaction and experiences within the offshore environment. Applications open in June and the training will begin in September.

As well as the basic health and safety accreditations, they will gain a comprehensive knowledge in areas including commercial diving, ROV (remotely operated vehicle) training, jointing and engineering, cable installation, marine energy, hydrographic survey, navigation, and welding.

OMM Managing Director, Rob Grimmond, said the Academy had come about through an increasing demand for skilled personnel coupled with the lack of new people entering into the offshore sector, creating a significant gap in the skills market. “On this basis, the Academy will be able to guarantee a sustainable supply of quality personnel to its associated companies, notably Offshore Marine Management, and its clients,” he said. Over the course of the year, the trainees will be placed offshore on working vessels to gain first-hand experience of operational projects in the marine field. This will open the door to the real world of an offshore career where they can utilise their newly gained skills, and most importantly help them to decide which area of the offshore sector they are most suited to.

“While the idea of working offshore is alluring for many, this programme is intensive and highly demanding for trainees, requiring long periods away from home in often rough and potentially dangerous conditions offshore,” he added. “It will help people determine if this is the type of challenge they are really seeking, and if so, where their main interests lie. Its tough but the rewards can be very appealing.” Upon graduation, some trainees may choose to join the industry workforce directly, while others may decide to progress their professional skills set into more specialised areas of expertise.

The ambition of the Offshore Marine Academy management is to grow it into a benchmark institution, offering increased opportunities to more people around the UK. It will focus on the reality of the offshore renewable energy industry, progressing its training in line with the rapid growth and advancement of this sector. If young people would like to find out more about the Academy, or apply for the first intake, they can visit www.offshoremarineacademy.com.

May 2010 - OMM awarded contracts for Barrow and Burbo Bank

BOWind has awarded the survey inspection and remedial works contract for the Barrow Offshore Wind Farm export cable to subsea cable specialists, Offshore Marine Management (OMM). OMM has also been awarded the cable surveys contract for Burbo Bank by developer DONG Energy.

The Barrow work will include the subsea inspection of the entire 27km export cable from Heysham to the wind farm site as well as any remedial operations involving jetting, diving and mattressing that might be found necessary. The Burbo Bank work will include the subsea inspection of the three 8.6km export cables from the wind farm to Wallasey, Liverpool and the 500m of inter array cable.

The above works will begin in early May and is scheduled for completion by the end of June 2010.

Both locations offer OMM a challenging environment with strong tides and currents as well as often difficult and variable local weather systems. Barrow has encountered water depths of drying heights through to 30m and Burbo Bank of drying heights to 5m. OMM will provide both BOWind and DONG Energy with sophisticated and proven shallow water solutions. 

The subsea survey and inspection operations will be performed from the "MCS Ailsa" jumbo multicat using a seabed crawler system fitted with a suite of subsea equipment and sensors. The "Vos Satisfaction" (DP1 and four point mooring) will be utilised for the Barrow remedial works with the "Willendeavour" multicat as an anchor handling vessel. The flexibility of multicats is particularly important to this project due to the shallow water location, away from the channel and Lune Deep, at Heysham and Morecambe Flats, and also across the location at Burbo Bank and Wallasey landing approaches.

OMM will provide its own survey and cable teams, equipment and software throughout and will subcontract Seatrench AS for the jetting operations and Osiris Marine Services for the diving aspects of the remedial works.

Rob Grimmond, Managing Director of OMM said that this award confirms BOWind and DONG Energy’s confidence in OMM's shallow water subsea cable and survey solutions for the renewable sector.

"It provides us with a further platform to progress our hi-tech and quality services to an expanding client base and we look forward to working with BOWind and DONG Energy on this demanding project."

May 2010 - Offshore Marine supplies guard vessels for major European projects

Subsea cable specialists, Offshore Marine Management (OMM) has supplied guard vessels for some of Europe’s largest subsea cable projects and sees the business as a natural fit with its portfolio of cabling and personnel activities.

The company supplied a guard vessel and management services for a major European HVDC interconnector cable repair.

The Bounty 2 from Rederij Groen was on site throughout the de-burial, repair and re-burial operations, supporting three separate vessels for each phase.

The German marine authority (BSH) stipulated that the repair required a guard vessel due to its proximity to the TSS Terschelling traffic separation zone.

OMM also continues to supply five guard vessels to Transpower for the Borwin1 export cable project, which has required guard vessel supply since July 2009. OMM provided a maximum of 15 guard vessels with full management services at the height of the project last year.

OMM Managing Director, Rob Grimmond said that safety, particularly accident prevention, is a major priority with all offshore developments and it was important that clients could be sure of the professionalism and quality of guard vessels, and that they are manned by crew with relevant industry experience.

May 2010 - Offshore Marine Management becomes Achilles and FPAL registered

Subsea cable specialist, Offshore Marine Management (OMM) has successfully completed Achilles and FPAL (First Point Assessment) registration, as well as becoming Achilles (UVDB Verify) B1 verified.

Having gained ISO 9001:2008 accreditation in 2009, these registrations further solidify OMM’s commitment to health and safety, environmental and quality issues, best practices and procedures within the onshore and offshore workplace for all staff and contract personnel.

OMM is also working towards ISO 14001 and ISO 18001 accreditation for June 2010.

May 2010 - Offshore Marine Management registers as GmbH

Subsea cable specialist, Offshore Marine Management (OMM) has strengthened its position in Germany through its registration as a GmbH company (Offshore Marine Services GmbH).

OMM has steadily increased its German client base since opening a project office in Bremen in August 2009. 

OMM Operations Director, Eckhard Bruckschen said that this registration will serve to position the company more strategically within the expanding offshore renewable and interconnector German market.

OMM is working for Transpower on Borwin1, and providing support for NSW on Bard1 offshore wind farm as well as personnel services to numerous cable installation companies operating in the German sector.

“This move to register OMM as a German company shows our continued commitment to providing our diverse project services portfolio, including all aspects of cable work, guard vessels, scour protection and survey support, to our client base here in Germany,” Mr Bruckschen said

OMM’s German offices are located at Schlachte 12-13, 28195 Bremen.

March 2010 - New headquarters for Offshore Marine

One of the UK’s leading marine management and engineering solutions companies, Offshore Marine Management (OMM), has moved to new larger headquarters following a period of exceptional growth over the past 12 months.  
 
Despite the economic climate, OMM has continued to grow during the last year as it has improved its national and international market position in the offshore renewable energy, telecommunications, and oil and gas industries.
 
To cater for the growth and allow for further development, the OMM headquarters has moved to offices in Colston Tower in Bristol City Centre. The offices will give OMM the space to increase its current 25-strong team over the coming period.
 
As well as its headquarters in Bristol, OMM has an operational office in Cambridge and international bases in Germany and Singapore. The company is planning to open further offices in the USA and Middle East later this year.
 
OMM Managing Director Rob Grimmond, said: “Our role in the offshore market has seen exceptional growth thanks to the experience, quality and skills of our staff, management team and supporting network. The new headquarters will give us an even better working environment and give us a platform for continued growth and success in 2010 and beyond.”
 
There will be an official opening event for the new offices on Friday, April 9.
 
New address: 14th Floor, Colston Tower, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 4UB
Tel:  +44 (0) 844 921 0001, Fax:  +44 (0) 844 921 0002, DDI:  +44 (0) 117 370 1041

March 2010 - OMM team helps Lighthouse R&D Enterprise Inc. add depth to deepwater with installation of new seabed observatory

 
A team of 16 marine specialists provided by marine solutions company, Offshore Marine Management (OMM) has helped Houston based Lighthouse R&D Enterprises Inc. to take their deepwater systems to an even deeper level with the installation of a new fibre-optic cable system near Cape Ras Al Hadd, Oman.

The new deepwater, cabled seabed observatory will undertake real-time characterisation of the marine environment around Cape Ras Al Hadd in 3000 meters of water.

A fibre-optic cable offering virtually unlimited bandwidth for the return of sensor data acts as the backbone to the system, which went live the beginning of January 2010.
 
The OMM team included deck supervisors, riggers, electrical technicians and cable engine drivers and David Selby, Operations Manager for Lighthouse R & D Enterprises, who praised them for their level of expertise, knowledge and professional hands-on approach.

The installation of this system marked the culmination of three years of effort by Lighthouse and its vendors to design, build, test and install this most advanced 4000 meter rated monitoring system for marine research. 

January 2010 - OMM welcomes further new staff members

Due to the continued growth and expansion of Offshore Marine Management, we would like to welcome to our growing team the following new staff to the Bristol head office and Cambridge projects/ operations office during 4Q 2009/ 1Q 2010 - Jade Redfern (Marketing Co-ordinator) and Leigh Barker (Bid Manager).

October 2009 - OMM provide GAS with ROV Services for Saipem Baraka Project 

Marine solutions company, Offshore Marine Management (OMM) has via its partnership with Geological Assistance and Services Srl (GAS) provided ROV services to the Baraka project in Tunisia.

OMM works closely with its ROV services partner for subsea construction, lay support and inspection requirements in the renewable energy (offshore wind), submarine cable and oil & gas sectors. GAS approached OMM for a subsea solution and have provided a Workclass Remotely Operated Vehicle (WROV) for the construction support operations with Saipem onboard their DLB Crawler vessel.

Operations start with mobilisation in the port of Ravenna, Italy in late September with operations due to last 40-60 days offshore Tunisia. The requirements are unusual in the need for a barge-based vehicle spread incorporating ROV excursions of up to 400m from the launch position and the barges moored location(s).

Operations involve de-burial, visual inspections, TDP, valve operations, pig detection and other subsea construction support tasks with all associated tooling. OMM is working in close partnership with its ROV partner and GAS for all required services and project management.

On being awarded this project, OMM Operations Manager, Eckhard Bruckschen said: “Via OMM relationships and our ROV/ subsea inspection and construction support expertise within the oil and gas sector, this emphasises the company’s ability to successfully service requirements beyond our core business lines of offshore wind and submarine telecoms. We are looking to expand into the oil and gas arena, and this project is a stepping stone towards this goal. We are developing a strong relationship with our ROV partner and with GAS for the future, the benefits of which can only serve to strengthen our combined solutions and service provision.”

October 2009 - OMM welcomes further new personnel

Due to continued expansion and growth, Offshore Marine Management welcomes the following new staff to there Bristol head office and Cambridge projects/ operations office during 3/4Q 2009 - Jason Barnes (IT Technician) and Carly Waker (Project Co-ordinator).

August 2009 - OMM awarded guard vessel contract for Transpower Offshore GmbH

Marine solutions company, Offshore Marine Management (OMM) is undertaking guard vessel provision, coordination and project management services under its awarded contract for the BorWin1 power cable by Transpower Offshore (formerly E.ON Netz Offshore GmbH) from Germany.

The contract involves the supply of up to 11 guard vessels for the 120km cable route between Norderney and the BorWin Alpha platform in the German Bight sector of the North Sea, to satisfy the stringent safety requirements of the German authorities. The power cable will ultimately provide power distribution to the German national grid from the to be installed Bard Offshore 1 wind farm.

The route in particular crosses two extremely busy traffic separation zones requiring constant vessel traffic monitoring and warning broadcasts.

The fleet of OMM provided guard vessels are being utilised to guard the Team Oman (cable installation vessel) and Edda Fjord (trenching and post inspection vessel), under contract to Transpower by Global Marine Systems Ltd. and ABB.

Additionally, the guard vessels are providing maritime and cable safety/ security for exposed cable sections prior to trenching, cable ends, five live cable/ pipeline crossings with installed mattress protection and the recently installed BorWin Alpha platform. The supplied guard vessels cover 3 categories of specification according to speed, maritime equipment provision and endurance requiring significant planning, coordination and management to provide a high quality, competent and efficient service to the client.

OMM provide a vessel chartering service and through the wealth of contacts and expertise in this area, allows the company to offer a comprehensive guard vessel service to its client base.

On being awarded this extensive guard vessel contract, Eckhard Bruckschen (OMM’s Operations & Senior Project Manager) stated “This further contract award by Transpower to Offshore Marine continues to enhance our growing reputation not only with Transpower, but also within the renewable energy sector for providing high quality services to our client base. OMM are continuing to expand at pace and is showing little, if any signs of slowing in the near future. Our offshore activities within the operational sectors of the renewable energy and submarine telecoms markets are projected to increase significantly during 2010, on an already highly successful 2009. The introduction this year of guard vessel services to our clients only further strengthens our position moving forward” 

Operations are being conducted throughout June to September/ October 2009.

July 2009 - OMM opens office in Bremen, Germany

Marine solutions company, Offshore Marine Management (OMM) has expanded to the continent by opening an office in the city municipality of Bremen.  It is a hanseatic city in north-western Germany.  Bremen was chosen due to its strategic operational position within the German renewable market.

Mr Rob Grimmond, Managing Director of OMM stated ‘This decision to set up our German office further strengthens our position within the European Offshore Windfarm Market.  Its proximity to major operational ports of Bremerhaven, Cuxhaven, Wilhelmshaven and Hamburg make it the perfect location for OMM and for our experienced operational services to the German renewable market’ 

Our services within the German market started in 2008 and strengthened in 2009 by the award of major contracts to OMM by our German clients.  OMM is building upon its operational reputation created within the UK offshore renewable market over the last 6 years.  OMM provide a vast range of high quality services to our client base.

Mr Grimmond went on to say “OMM have expanded rapidly during 2008/09 in particular and the diversity and quality of services on offer appears to be making people take note of our emergence into the operational arena of the wind energy and telecoms sectors. This hopefully bodes well for the future” 

OMM is looking to build towards the future of the German Renewable Energy Sector and Market.

Our Bremen Office Address is as follows:

Offshore Marine Management

Schlachte 12-13

28195 Bremen

Germany

Our contact number in Bremen, Germany is +49 421 3677 163

For more information, contact Marketing on +44 (0) 117 905 8739 or

email: marketing@offshoremm.com

June 2009 - OMM completes Global Marine Systems Ltd contract

Marine solutions company, Offshore Marine Management (OMM) has completed the Pre-Lay Grapnel Run contract for the BorWin1 cable for Global Marine Systems Ltd.

The contract involved a pre-lay grapnel run along the 120 km BorWin1 cable route to clear the seabed surface from obstacles hindering the laying and protection of the submarine power cable.

OMM chartered the DP2 vessel Toisa Valiant for this operation.

The work commenced in mid June 2009 for a 2 week duration.

June 2009 - OMM completes contract for E.ON Netz Offshore GmbH

Marine solutions company, Offshore Marine Management (OMM) has completed its work on the route clearance and mattress installation contract for the BorWin1 cable by E.ON Netz Offshore GmbH from Germany.

The contract involved the route clearance of 15 out-of-service cables and the installation of between 10 and 15 mattresses on five cable and pipeline crossings with associated WROV inspection surveys.

OMM chartered the DP2 vessel Toisa Valiant for this operation.

Work commenced in early May through to mid mid June 2009.

June 2009 - OMM welcomes further new personnel

Due to continued expansion and growth, Offshore Marine Management welcomes the following new staff to there Bristol head office during 1/2Q 2009, Donna Ellcock (Personnel Co-ordinator), Laura Fox (Commercial Co-ordinator) and Krista Trezins (Financial Controller).

April 2009 - Offshore Marine opens Cambridge office

Marine solutions company, Offshore Marine Management (OMM) has opened an operations office in Cambridge to provide project management and operations support services for its submarine cable projects in the telecoms, power and offshore wind industries.

Contact details for the new office are:

Offshore Marine Management

Oakington Business Park

Dry Drayton Road

Oakington

Cambridge CB24 3DQ

United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0) 1223 202 323/324

March 2009 - Offshore Marine Management welcomes new personnel

Marine solutions company, Offshore Marine Management (OMM) announces the recruitment of two new managers to assist the company with its continuing expansion.

Eckhard Bruckschen is the new Operations Manager responsible for the coordination,management, planning, budget and execution of all operations.

He is a Master Mariner and MBA with more 20 years experience in the offshore industry. He has operational experience of plough and trenching/ROV operations; fibre optic, power, umbilical and flexible pipe installation; remedial works; burial and bridge operations. His onshore experience includes project and installation management, equipment development, capital budget management, system support and Engineering, as well as Bid Management and Sales.

Arron Burrows is the new Offshore Manager responsible for all offshore projects.

He is a Hydrographic Surveyor (FIG/IHO Category A) with 22 years experience in the survey industry, predominately in the offshore oil and gas, construction and submarine cable industries. His onshore experience includes survey and software training, HR management, survey and software support, survey R&D and project management.