TPi July 2015

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DBSC contracts for FES

Two automatic diverless bend stiffener connector (DBSC) units produced by FES International, a global supplier of fluid transfer systems, have been delivered to Oceaneering International, Inc, and installed at the Esso Exploration Angola (Block 15) Limited Kizomba Satellites Phase 2 development located off the Angolan shore, West Africa. DBSCs enable the quick and efficient installation of bend stiffeners on offshore deep sea drilling operations. The automatic DBSCs are being used to connect the umbilical bend stiffener to the floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit. Manufacture of the DBSCs was completed at FES International’s UK headquarters in Northumberland earlier this year. As part of the deal with Oceaneering International, FES was also contracted to provide on-site support for the connection of the male end fitting adaptor to the umbilicals, as well as technical offshore support during the installation of the DBSC. Rob Anderson, managing director at FES International, said, “We were delighted when Oceaneering appointed us for this project and once again we have demonstrated our capabili- ties to deliver timely and flexible solutions on a global

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scale. This work is a great example of how our team of subsea engineering specialists become fully immersed in the project from start to finish, providing installation and on-site support services.” FES International has also been awarded a contract by Subsea 7 for the supply of fully automated DBSCs. The manufacture of these DBSCs is currently underway.

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A diverless bend stiffener connector

Ian Latimer, technical director at FES International, commented, “We have previously worked with Subsea 7 on a number of fields. Repeat orders are the biggest endorsement that a customer can give us, so it’s great to be on board for another exciting new North Sea project. Our ability to design and install DBSCs in projects with extremely tight space constraints demonstrates how versatile our DBSC system can be for our clients.”

FES International – UK fes@fesltd.co.uk www.fesinternational.com

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