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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
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.
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
A diverless bend stiffener connector