Fugro deploys Petrobras newbuild

Published

Petrobras awarded Fugro a one-year inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) contract for operations offshore Brazil.

Under the contract Fugro will deploy its new 83m ROV support vessel, Fugro Aquarius, for the IRM activities. The contract comes with an option for an additional year.         

Fugro Aquarius has been designed specifically for operations in the challenging conditions offshore Brazil. Capable of operating in water depths of 3000m, the vessel was built in Brazil and the local content exceeds 60%. Specialized equipment on board includes two 150HP Fugro FCV3000 work class ROV systems.

Operations will commence in April 2016.

Image from Fugro.

Current News

Petrobras Signs $521m Contracts for Gas Carriers, Barges and Pushers

Petrobras Signs $521m Contract

Blackstone Considers $5b Sale of Beacon Offshore Energy

Blackstone Considers $5b Sale

Galp Focuses on Growing Upstream in Brazil, Namibia

Galp Focuses on Growing Upstre

Stena Drilling, Keystone Join Forces for Automation-Enabled Well Delivery

Stena Drilling, Keystone Join

Subscribe for OE Digital E‑News

 
Offshore Engineer Magazine