DOF Subsea awarded major contract by Saipem

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014 — Aberdeen, Scotland, headquartered DOF Subsea UK Limited reports that it has been awarded and commenced work on a multi-million dollar contract with Saipem S.A. The scope sees the provision of DOF Subsea’s DSV Skandi Singapore and project crew to complete two key construction projects offshore West Africa.

DOF Subsea will also provide project management and technical support, specialist survey services, ROV services, and offshore project crew to assist Saipem S.A. in operations for the Nene/Litchendjili & Congo River Crossing (CRX) projects taking place in Congo, Angola and D.R.Congo respectively.

Managing Director, Giovanni Corbetta said: “We are thrilled to be awarded this contract by Saipem S.A. Both projects play to the strengths of one of our key vessels, the Skandi Singapore, and her experienced crew. This scope will see her arriving in the region from her normal base in Asia-Pacific and staying for approximately four months before returning. This is a significant win for us and we are delighted with the progress made so far.”

DOF Subsea owns and operates one of the largest global fleets of high-specification vessels, ROVs and dive systems. It part of the DOF Group, which currently employs approximately 5,000 people and operates 74 purpose-built offshore vessels.