Oceaneering International designed and manufactured an umbilical system with specialized installation tools for the BHP Billiton Macedon gas development project off Western Australia. Online since September 2013, Macedon connects subsea wells with a new-build natural gas plant near Onslow, Australia. The project specifications brought a lengthy subsea umbilical to a trench along a beach, through thick sand dunes, under a river, across wetlands and finally to the onshore plant. An inline joint installation tool facilitated alignment of the connectors to join multiple umbilical sections in the remote area where soil weight bearing restrictions were critical.

Onshore, the umbilical had to include internal protection from electrical cable-eating termites. Offshore, the umbilical had to pass thorough a stretch prone to Teredo worms (shipworms) that burrow into ship hulls and also electrical cables.

The synergy of the solutions for the Macedon project was proven through design reviews and third party verification. Step by step resolution of the challenges faced demonstrates the teamwork evident in the final product.

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Oceaneering completed a challenging Australian IMR (Inspection, Maintenance and Repair) campaign within 3 months that included inspecting an unpiggable in-service pipeline and repairing a second pipeline using a custom diverless solution. To meet the schedule, a team of experts in inspection, remotely operated vehicles, installation and pipeline repair combined their experience to fully integrate a solution.

“Unpiggable” Doesn’t Mean “Uninspectable”

To inspect an “unpiggable” pipeline, Oceaneering’s tethered, self-propelled pipe intruders would normally be used. In this case, the non-linear nature of the alignment joints precluded this approach. The Asset Integrity group proposed Neptune, a proprietary ROV-deployed ultrasonic inspection system instead. Neptune is an external inspection system which clamps around a pipeline without interrupting production. Neptune easily delivers the high resolution wall thickness mapping the client required, including fine scan readings to 1mm x 1mm.

Pipeline Repair Solved

Testing the ROV installable clamp

A pipeline generating a large temperature gradient required an ROV installed diverless solution. By converting an off-the-shelf diver installed clamp to an ROV installable one with a thermal compensation system included, the fabrication cycle of manufacturing was reduced to 7 weeks.

For the installation phase, the standard water jet coating removal process lacked the precision the client desired. Oceaneering’s Australian tooling group designed and built a new self-contained coating removal tool that uses two high-pressure jetting heads which travel 360 degrees axially along the full length of the pipe in a controlled coating removal process. They dubbed the tool the “Master Blaster”.

Integrated Solution Essential to Team Success

To meet the strict 3-5 day window reserved for executing the tasks on a vessel of opportunity, all equipment and personnel were managed through centralized coordination. All the challenges were overcome and the plan was successfully executed on schedule.

For more information, visit the Oceaneering Pipeline Systems, Tooling, Asset Integrity and IMR pages.

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API Standard 53 was released in 2012 as the culmination of two years of industry experts working together to strengthen, align and clarify requirements for Blowout Preventer (BOP) equipment. Oceaneering personnel were integral in the development of API S53, and Oceaneering offers equipment that enables operators to comply with the ROV Intervention requirements of the standard. These products include Subsea Accumulation Systems (Six Shooters) and other work in progress intervention systems.

Oceaneering continues development of new technologies that will provide other options to close BOP rams quickly or test equipment subsea, as needed or on planned schedules. Quick closing times for critical BOP functions using subsea pumps have been a recognized industry challenge. Under development is the High-Low Intervention Skid. It is being designed for Blowout Prevention Equipment Systems.

The skid can easily be integrated with any work-class ROV capable of providing required input pressure and flow. Onboard BOP fluid can be delivered at high pressure through hydraulic flying leads and a 17H High Flow hot stab. The High-Low BOP Intervention Skid optimizes output flow and pressure to maximize performance and minimize actuation times.

In a June 2014 dry test, the High-Low skid achieved closing times of 45 seconds or less. Separately, shearing capability for common tubular using BOP rams was proven in surface testing in Africa. A section of 13 5/8” casing was sheared completely in 50 seconds.

While these flow rates and pressures of the High-Low ROV Skid will not satisfy all BOP Intervention requirements, Oceaneering is closing the gap in subsea pumping solutions.

For further information about BOP intervention systems please contact: bop-intervention-systems@oceaneering.com

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In 1964, Mike Hughes and Johnny Johnson formed a Gulf of Mexico diving company called World Wide Divers. Today’s company develops products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning.

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On April 2, 2015, Oceaneering International, Inc. completed its acquisition of C&C Technologies, Inc. (“C&C”), a leading provider of deepwater seafloor mapping services, subsea surveys and satellite positioning. The combination of Oceaneering and C&C Technologies will benefit customers of both companies, strengthen our combined product and service offerings and enhance the strong core values shared by the two companies.

By combining C&C’s survey services and technologies with Oceaneering’s existing product and service lines, the combined company can now offer customers more integrated solutions throughout each phase of the offshore oilfield life cycle. These solutions will be offered in more geographies than ever as we combine our worldwide locations to better serve customer needs in every major region.

Remaining on the cutting edge of technology has always been a cornerstone for both Oceaneering and C&C Technologies. We both endeavor to create proprietary products and solutions that meet and exceed the expectations of our clients. The acquisition allows us to leverage the combined company’s wealth of research and development resources to enhance current product and service offerings.

We are committed to ensuring a seamless transition for all clients and to maintaining our high standards of safety, teamwork, ethics, customer focus, excellence and accountability. Our steadfast commitment to clients has brought both Oceaneering and C&C Technologies to where we are today, and this combination will only serve to enhance and strengthen our customer-focused culture.

To learn more about Oceaneering or C&C Technolgies, please visit http://www.oceaneering.com or http://www.cctechnol.com/. For more information about the acquisition, visit http://www.oceaneering.com/15597. We welcome your feedback and questions. Please contact us using the form at the right.

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Oceaneering International, Inc. will be recognized at the 2015 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) with the presentation of two Spotlight on New Technology Awards for its Deepwater Pile Dredge and Magna Subsea Inspection System™ products. The awards honor innovative technologies based on broad appeal to the industry, proven capabilities through full-scale application or successful prototype testing, and significant impact with benefits beyond existing technologies.

The Oceaneering Deepwater Pile Dredge is an electrically-driven system with pumps that provide water jetting and suction to excavate piles at any depth. The jetting provides a 360° pattern to fluidize the soil inside the pile, and then suction pumps remove the soil from the pile.

The Oceaneering Magna Subsea Inspection System is a versatile screening inspection tool that assesses the mechanical integrity of assets at a high rate of speed without disrupting production. The advanced system is ROV-deployable, inspects 360° around the pipe, and provides real-time data of the wall condition with a single deployment.

Oceaneering is one of three companies to receive multiple 2015 Spotlight awards. The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) will take place May 4-7 in Houston, and the 2015 awards will be presented on May 4 in the NRG Center Rotunda Lobby. The Spotlight on New Technology Awards—a program for OTC exhibitors—showcase the latest and most advanced hardware and software technologies that are leading the industry into the future.

For more information, visit http://2015.otcnet.org/Content/Spotlight-on-New-Technology-Awards/.

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Oceaneering International, Inc. will be recognized at the 2015 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) with the presentation of two Spotlight on New Technology Awards.

The Oceaneering Deepwater Pile Dredge (DWPD) was selected based on its innovative technology, broad appeal to the industry, proven capabilities through full-scale application, and significant impact with benefits beyond existing technologies.

As exploration and production move to deeper waters, the ability to dredge at greater depths is crucial. While pile dredges are often run using a topside spread that supplies hydraulic power to the dredge, the DWPD is powered by an electrical umbilical similar to an ROV. Whereas other dredges’ effective depths are greatly limited, the DWPD has no real depth limit.

The DWPD is an electrically-driven subsea hydraulic power unit with mounted pumps that provide water jetting and suction to excavate piles at any depth. The jetting provides a 360° pattern to fluidize soil inside the pile. Meanwhile, the suction pumps remove material such as sand, rock or clay.

This innovative tool is controlled topside from a dedicated control van. The DWPD is guided into a pile by an ROV, which also operates manual valves to control the water jetting. Markings on the dredge are used to ensure proper depth is achieved and that the critical internal features of the pile are successfully cleared of debris.

With the DWPD, equipment and infrastructures can be properly installed. The advanced tool helps support subsea assets by safely and efficiently removing soil and transporting it in a controlled manner to a discharge site.

Oceaneering is one of three companies to receive multiple 2015 Spotlight awards. Aside from the DWPD, Oceaneering will also be recognized with a Spotlight award for its Magna Subsea Inspection System™.

The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) will take place May 4-7 in Houston, and the 2015 awards will be presented on May 4 in the NRG Center Rotunda Lobby. The Spotlight on New Technology Awards—a program for OTC exhibitors—showcase the latest and most advanced hardware and software technologies that are leading the industry into the future.

For more information, visit http://www.oceaneering.com/dredging/deepwater-pile-dredge/ and http://2015.otcnet.org/Content/Spotlight-on-New-Technology-Awards/.

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Oceaneering International, Inc. will be recognized at the 2015 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) with the presentation of two Spotlight on New Technology Awards.

The Oceaneering Magna Subsea Inspection System™ (Magna Scan) was selected based on its innovative technology, broad appeal to the industry, proven capabilities through full-scale application, and significant impact with benefits beyond existing technologies.

With the development of multiple technologies, the Magna Scan is the first of its kind providing numerous advantages compared to traditional subsea inspection methods. Prior to the development of the Magna Scan, conventional UT methods have been the primary inspection technique optimized by the industry for online assets.

The Magna Scan is a versatile screening tool that assesses the mechanical integrity of assets at a high rate of speed without disrupting production. Additionally, the system only requires clean surface access from the top portion of subsea assets. The advanced system is ROV-deployable, inspects volumetrically 360° around the pipe, and provides real-time data of the wall condition within a single deployment.

The Magna Scan identifies localized defects and general wall loss by optimizing ultrasonic techniques including lamb and shear horizontal guided wave capabilities. By combining Oceaneering’s automated scanner known as the Sea Turtle™ with proprietary ultrasonic sensors, the system is capable of detecting internal and external damage mechanism including corrosion, isolated pitting, cracking and other potential anomalies. This innovative system safely assists in preventing any catastrophic disasters that may be caused by damage mechanisms in subsea piping resulting in the release of product into the environment.

Oceaneering is one of three companies to receive multiple 2015 Spotlight awards. Aside from the Magna Scan, Oceaneering also won a Spotlight award for its Deepwater Pile Dredge.

The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) will take place May 4-7 in Houston, and the 2015 awards will be presented on May 4 in the NRG Center Rotunda Lobby. The Spotlight on New Technology Awards—a program for OTC exhibitors—showcase the latest and most advanced hardware and software technologies that are leading the industry into the future.

For more information, visit http://www.oceaneering.com/asset-integrity/asset-integrity-subsea-services/subsea-inspection/magna-subsea-inspection-systemtm/ and http://2015.otcnet.org/Content/Spotlight-on-New-Technology-Awards/.

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Michael Bloomfield, Vice President and General Manager of Oceaneering Space Systems, will speak at OTC’s new event, d5, on May 8, 2015.

Themed “The Next Big Thing,” d5 is designed to spark creativity and innovation in the offshore energy industry. The event will bring the most creative professionals from inside and outside the industry together to create an environment of innovation and inspiration to address the industry’s biggest current and future challenges.

Bloomfield is one of nine speakers who will spur creativity to help identify the next big step for the offshore energy industry, focusing on technology game changers, leadership practices and competitive advantages.

Bloomfield is a former NASA astronaut and ex-officio member of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board. He served 26 years in the Air Force as a fighter pilot and test pilot. While at NASA, he made three trips into space between 1997 and 2002, serving as the commander on his final flight.

For more information, visit http://www.otcnet.org/page.cfm/Action=Press/libID=1/listID=7/libEntryID=28.

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On August 7, 2015, Oceaneering International Services Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oceaneering International, Inc., acquired a minority equity interest in Viper Subsea Technology Limited (“Viper”), a UK-based provider of control system distribution services and products. Through collaboration, Oceaneering and Viper customers will benefit from both companies’ expertise, product offerings, and services.

By combining Viper’s services and technologies with Oceaneering’s subsea distribution systems, customers will be provided with innovative products and services such as Viper’s V-LIFE, a remedy to one of subsea engineering’s most common problems ‒ the degradation of insulation resistance in subsea cables, umbilicals and connectors. According to Viper, the breakthrough technology is saving the subsea industry millions by deferring the need for costly intervention and equipment replacement.  V-LIFE has successfully been used to resurrect completely failed systems allowing fields to resume hydrocarbon production.

Established in 2007, Viper offers a range of engineering consultancy services and provides hydraulic, chemical, and electrical subsea distribution systems and equipment. In addition to the fast growing V-LIFE service, Viper continues developing new proprietary technology such as V-IR, which will allow customers to monitor, predict and mitigate against subsea insulation resistance failures.  

Rod Larson, President and Chief Operating Officer, stated, “Oceaneering is very excited to be entering into this strategic relationship with Viper. Through our collaboration, Oceaneering will be in a better position to offer our customers solutions to their subsea distribution needs during the development and production phases of the oilfield lifecycle.”

To learn more about Oceaneering or Viper Subsea, please visit http://www.oceaneering.com or http://www.vipersubsea.com/.  We welcome your feedback and questions. Please contact us using the form at the right.

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In October 2015, Oceaneering demonstrated two new technologies in the Gulf of Mexico that will greatly increase remotely operated vehicle (ROV) operational efficiency and reduce costs for its customers.

During the demonstration, the NEXXUS ROV on the Oceaneering Olympic Intervention IV vessel was successfully piloted via a satellite link from an Oceaneering onshore base. The innovative data/video communications technology that enables this capability was originally developed to aid in diagnosing faults offshore by technical support personnel onshore. The technology has now been further developed to include the ability to remotely pilot the ROV.  

With remote piloting, an infield high bandwidth wireless or satellite link is used so that an ROV can be piloted on an offshore vessel from another remote location. Subject Matter Experts or other pilots can be linked-in in the event of highly complex processes or technical procedures that require special knowledge. Remote Connection Technology allows the use of multiple virtual connection technologies and potentially creates cost savings opportunities such as reduction and/or elimination of second shift crewing for low intensity operations.

The demonstration also included an essentially hands-free operation method of piloting, whereby the pilot was able to “fly” the ROV with a command-based system involving automated steps, instead of using the traditional joystick. Using Video Machine Vision Technology, the video processing software analyzes video and sends the ROV control system positioning data from the video to control the thrusters and move the ROV. Operators will now be able to use this technology to automate the ROV flight and perform tooling tasks faster and safer, thereby improving productivity and reducing the chance of downtime.

“Computer-aided piloting is much more efficient than a human pilot can achieve unaided, which in turn reduces the potential damage to tooling, manipulators, and most importantly, the customer’s subsea assets. This new ROV capability revolutionizes efficiency in the deployment of tools and navigation from point to point,” said Kevin Kerins, Senior Vice President, Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV).

While both technologies were used at the same time during the demonstration, either technology can be used independently. However, pre-programmed automated step piloting eliminates latency problems associated with operating over a satellite link.

For more information, please visit http://www.oceaneering.com/rovs/rov-technology/.

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Oceaneering International, Inc. (“Oceaneering” or the “Company”) earned first place for customer satisfaction in five categories in EnergyPoint Research’s 2015 Oilfield Products segment of the Oilfield Products & Services Customer Satisfaction Survey.

• Rated First in “ROVs” for Eight Consecutive Surveys Since 2006
• Rated First in “Performance and Reliability” and “Subsea Equipment” for Sixth Consecutive Year
• Rated First in “Deepwater Applications” for Fifth Consecutive Year
• Rated First in “Offshore Applications” for the First Year

The annual survey is the industry benchmark for customer satisfaction in the global oilfield and was conducted as part of EnergyPoint Research’s 2015 industry-wide Oilfield Products & Services Survey, comprising thousands of in-depth evaluations.

M. Kevin McEvoy, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are committed to our customers’ success, and despite current market conditions, we remain dedicated to providing safe, innovative, and cost effective solutions that improve our customers’ returns in a lower commodity price environment. We are honored to be recognized and would like to thank our customers for their continued trust and partnership.”

For more information about EnergyPoint Research’s 2015 Oilfield Products & Services Customer Satisfaction Survey, visit http://www.energypointresearch.com/.

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Oceaneering International, Inc. (“Oceaneering” or the “Company”) has been awarded an eight-year contract by Statoil. The agreement is to provide two work class electric Remotely Operated Vehicles (“ROVs”) for Statoil’s CAT-J Platforms in the North Sea.

The new ROVs are currently being built in-house and called the eNovus. With capabilities such as the Remote Piloting and Automated Control Technology exhibited in the NEXXUS ROV, the eNovus will also incorporate a new automated Cartesian Manipulator Control System that enables the Manipulator to be functioned in an XYZ plane as well as automated functionality.

By featuring an environmentally friendly hydraulic system for conventional tooling operations, the eNovus will provide a cleaner and more efficient approach to subsea operations. Additionally, customers will benefit from more available power for tooling and work packages with greater power efficiency. Furthermore, increased reliability will be achieved with more precise automated control and enhanced diagnostics.

“The eNovus is evidence of the emerging trend for cleaner and more efficient work class ROV systems. The newly advanced ROV will also serve as the basis for a future hybrid between the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) and ROVs. Currently, the eNovus is under construction at our Morgan City facility and will be completed in the second quarter of 2016,” said Kevin Kerins, Senior Vice President, Underwater Vehicle Technologies.

For more information, visit http://www.oceaneering.com/rovs/rov-systems/eNovus-rov/.

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Oceaneering International, Inc. (“Oceaneering” or the “Company”) will be recognized at the 2016 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) with a Spotlight on New Technology Award for its Remote Piloting and Automated Control Technology (RPACT).

The RPACT was selected based on its innovative technology, broad appeal to the industry, proven capabilities through full-scale application, and significant impact with benefits beyond existing technologies.

This advanced technology revolutionizes operational efficiency allowing SMEs or ROV pilots to establish ROV control through a satellite or wireless network link to support operations at a remote work site. The RPACT diminishes operational and environmental risks while reducing potential damage to tooling, manipulators and subsea assets.

“We are honored to be recognized by OTC with this prestigious award. The Spotlight on New Technology highlights the latest and most advanced technologies that are leading our industry. Our RPACT technology is an example of how we apply our engineering expertise to deliver technology solutions to meet the challenges faced by our customers in the oilfield services industry,” said Rod Larson, Oceaneering’s President.

OTC will take place May 2-5, 2016 in Houston, and the Spotlight Awards will be presented on May 2 in the NRG Center Rotunda Lobby. The Spotlight on New Technology Awards—a program for OTC exhibitors—showcase the latest and most advanced hardware and software technologies that are leading the industry into the future.

For more information, visit http://www.oceaneering.com/rovs/rov-technology/ and http://2016.otcnet.org/Content/Spotlight-on-New-Technology-Awards/17_1058/.

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The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) recently named Oceaneering International, Inc. as the recipient of the 2016 Safety in Seas Safety Practice Award. Kevin McEvoy, Oceaneering’s CEO, accepted the award at the NOIA annual meeting in Washington, DC.

“We are honored to receive this distinguished award from such a well-respected organization as NOIA. We are committed to the highest safety standards and, through rigorous risk analysis with our customer, we developed multiple redundant, fail-safe systems to safely conduct complex subsea operations in deep water,” McEvoy said.

Oceaneering was recognized for the innovative and incident-free completion of a subsea well stimulation campaign, using a multipurpose service vessel instead of a work-over rig.

Oceaneering’s award-winning entry was selected by an independent panel of judges from the U.S. Coast Guard, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, the National Academy of Sciences Transportation Review Board, and an industry safety consultant.

Moreover, the NOIA Board of Directors recently elected McEvoy as Chairman for the upcoming 2016-2017 term.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as Chairman of NOIA. With low commodity prices and a tough regulatory environment, this is a critical time for the offshore energy industry,” said McEvoy. “While we face significant challenges, I am confident we can overcome them. I look forward to working alongside NOIA members to promote the safe development of offshore energy, and for consistent, transparent, and productive federal policies that allow for the continued growth and development of all energy sources in all areas of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).”

Since 2011, McEvoy has served as Oceaneering’s CEO. He also serves on the company’s board of directors, and was the NOIA Vice Chairman for the 2015-2016 term.

For more information about NOIA, visit http://www.noia.org/.

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May 26, 2016 — Houston, Texas — SOCAR-DALGIDJ LLC, and Oceaneering International Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oceaneering International, Inc. (Oceaneering), will jointly exhibit at the Azerbaijan and Caspian Oil & Gas Exhibition in Baku, Azerbaijan on June 1-4, 2016.

SOCAR-DALGIDJ LLC and Oceaneering formed a strategic alliance in December 2015 to provide subsea services including project management; engineering; inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR); remotely operated vehicles; and diving services in the Caspian Region.  

“By working together, Oceaneering and SOCAR-DALGIDJ LLC represent a local provider of world-class services in the offshore oil and gas sector to deliver safe, cost-effective solutions that support IMR and field developments in the Caspian Sea,” said Mike Ellis, Oceaneering Vice President, Subsea Projects.   

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore oil and gas industry, with a focus on deepwater applications.

SOCAR-DALGIDJ LLC provides remotely operated vehicle and air diving services, supported by onshore support facilities and has a track record in the Caspian region.

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May 31, 2016 — Houston, Texas — On April 28, 2016, Oceaneering hosted a live demonstration of an 8-inch vertical flowline connection system at the company’s Subsea Products facility in Houston, Texas.  

At the event, Oceaneering landed out an 85-foot jumper, showcased features of the second-generation vertical clamp connector, and demonstrated a controlled landing where the seal is made without special running tools. The demonstration also included a walk-through of the sequence for a subsea seal replacement with an Oceaneering-built remotely operated vehicle (ROV) tool suite.  

Oceaneering President Rod Larson, stated, “We have extensive experience delivering connection systems for subsea applications worldwide, and the capability to deliver broader services and products offerings and lower costs to our customers.

“The live demonstration showcased the efficient and simplified installation of a jumper with Oceaneering’s vertical flowline connector, and how we can tie-in flowlines and pipelines to subsea infrastructures. The 8-inch vertical connector we demonstrated at the event includes the legendary Oceaneering GraylocⓇ metal-to-metal seal and answers market needs for a compact footprint, low-cost connector that can be installed without special tools,” concluded Larson.

For more information about Oceaneering’s connection systems, please visit: Oceaneering.com/FlowlineConnector.

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June 29, 2016 — Houston, Texas — Viper Subsea Technology Limited (“Viper”), a UK-based provider of control system distribution services and products, was awarded a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation for its groundbreaking V-LIFE Electrical Insulation Resistance Improvement System. The Queen’s Award in Innovation is awarded following recommendation from the Prime Minister and was conferred on April 21, 2016, Her Majesty’s birthday.

V-LIFE was launched in 2013 and has become established as a key component in helping operators extend the life of their offshore fields. It has successfully been used to resurrect completely failed systems allowing fields to resume hydrocarbon production. The system has been deployed as far afield as Indonesia and Australia.

Oceaneering entered into a strategic relationship with Viper in August 2015 by purchasing a minority equity interest in the company. Established in 2007, Viper offers a range of engineering consultancy services and provides hydraulic, chemical, and electrical subsea distribution systems and equipment.  In addition to the fast growing V-LIFE service, Viper continues developing new proprietary technology such as V-IR, which will allow customers to monitor, predict and mitigate against subsea insulation resistance failures.  

Rod Larson, President of Oceaneering, stated, “We are delighted that Viper has received the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation. Since making our equity investment in Viper, we have been working together to offer our customers solutions to their subsea distribution needs during the development and production phases of the oilfield lifecycle. This award demonstrates the value Viper’s proprietary technology brings to the oilfield services industry and the sort of combined services and products Viper and Oceaneering can offer.”

To learn more about Oceaneering or Viper Subsea, please visit http://www.oceaneering.com or http://www.vipersubsea.com/.

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July 25, 2016 – Houston, Texas – On July 22, 2016, Oceaneering International, Inc. completed its acquisition of Meridian Ocean Services, an international business that uses remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to perform surveys on mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs) and floating production systems (FPS)  that satisfy the underwater inspection in lieu of drydocking (UWILD) requirements of all major classification societies.

Rod Larson, President of Oceaneering, stated, “We are pleased to have closed this transaction with Meridian which will add talent and expertise allowing us to further penetrate the UWILD market which is a very logical adjacency. The addition of Meridian is complementary to our ROV, diving, asset integrity, and tooling services businesses and will provide a comprehensive solution for our customers.”

To learn more about Oceaneering or Meridian, please visit www.oceaneering.com and www.meridianocean.com.  

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