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Covering 1,800 square km, Phase IV completes
the programmed 14,500 square km survey of
newly acquired 3D data in deep and shallow
water in the promising Guyana-Suriname basin.
The programme also includes over 6,400 square
km of reprocessed data. These new multi-client
data will support Suriname’s deep- and shal-
low-water bid rounds.
Dechun Lin, EVP, Earth Data, CGG, said:
“We are pleased to have completed Phase IV of
this major survey with our consortium partners,
TGS and BGP. With our in-depth knowledge of
the Suriname-Guyana region and leadership
in high-end imaging technologies, CGG will
deliver the high-resolution, high-fidelity images
required to better understand Suriname’s full
potential.”
David Hajovsky, Executive Vice President,
Western Hemisphere, TGS, said: “Suriname
continues to play a vital role in expanding the
availability of high-quality data in the Southern
Atlantic, a priority for TGS. We’re pleased to Oceanica. Oceanicasub Vlll and Oceanicasub lX and classification of the ships, both of which
partner with CGG and BGP to enhance future have been rebuilt from offshore supply vessels to were taken out of layup and sold by two different
exploration in this key region to further support advanced offshore vessels for ROV- and crane shipowners in connection with the project. Dry
our customer’s investment opportunities, ulti- operations. docking of the ships has been carried out by a
mately leading to actionable insights that drive “Both rebuilding projects were largely based cooperating dockyard in the area.
decision-making.” on reused equipment and focused on sustaina- “The shipowner has expressed that they are
Mark Richards, Senior Vice President of bility at the request of the shipowner, which is very pleased with the cooperation between
BGP Multi-Client, said: “BGP are pleased to very relevant to our activity. Our experience Green Yard Kleven, Marin Teknikk and DNV,
announce the completion of this new phase from both new buildings, retrofit, and recycling as well as the proximity one has to all the equip-
together with our partners, CGG and TGS. We of ships came in handy in the projects,” says Karl ment suppliers in our maritime cluster,” says
believe this project will help provide clients with Johan Barstad, Sales Manager Retrofit in Green Rickard K. Gjerde, Sales Director and Senior
a better understanding of this frontier basin, aid- Yard Kleven. Naval Architect for Marine Teknikk.
ing decisions on licensing round opportunities Green Yard Kleven has built new mezzanine The rebuilds on the two ships have been the
and exploration offshore Suriname.” decks for the operation of remotely operated same and have been carried out in close col-
CGG, 21 March 2023 vehicles, and ROV systems, with associated laboration with shipowners Oceanica and the
control rooms and offices for the operators on designer Marin Teknikk AS.
PXGEO awarded 3D both ships. “When Oceanica met us last summer to sign
“Through our contact network around the for design and engineering work for the ves-
OBN project in Brazil world, we found 2nd hand offshore cranes for sel(s) they had bought, they initially thought
the vessels. The cranes are updated to today’s of doing the actual rebuilding work in Brazil.
PXGEO has secured a contract with the Sépia standard and can be used for many years to Considering the short timeframe they had to
Consortium for a 3D ocean bottom node (OBN) come,” says Barstad. get the work done, as well as the challenges with
survey in the Santos Basin, Brazil. The survey is Important elements for achieving a high the logistics of various equipment, we strongly
to be acquired in water depths to 2300m with a degree of sustainability are lifetime extension for recommended that the projects be carried out at
duration of approximately 4 months. the ship, overhaul, and repair of existing equip- shipyards in Norway,” says Gjerde.
PXGEO Executive Chairman Peter Zick- ment, installation of used equipment, and reuse Green Yard Kleven was contacted and after a
erman stated: “This will be our fourth project of interiors and furniture from recycled ships. short time, the deals were in place.
acquired for Petrobras, since mid-2021, demon- The ship was connected to shore power from “The yard has delivered efficient and very
strating our ongoing commitment to deliver safe renewable sources at the quay. good work in accordance with the agreed time
and efficient deep water OBN acquisition solu- “There is also an economic advantage of reus- and cost,” says Gjerde.
tions in Brazil.” ing equipment for both shipowners and ship- Green Yard Kleven also currently has a third
PXGEO, 20 March 2023 yards, at the same time it significantly improves project in work for Oceanica, Oceanicasub XL,
its environmental impact and footprint. We are and looks forward to continuing good coopera-
Sustainable retrofit experiencing an increasing interest in this type tion and more projects in the future.
of project in addition to hybridisation and other
“We are proud and happy with these assign-
of offshore vessels energy-efficient systems that can be retrofitted,” ments -it has been exciting to work with a ship-
explains Barstad.
owner and design company that has a conscious
completed for Oceanica capacity for the crew, an expanded booth, meet- crew luck and happiness on the operation out-
The interior of the ship is expanded with extra focus on sustainability. We both want ships with
Green Yard Kleven has completed and delivered ing rooms, a gym and office facilities. Green Yard side the coast of Brazil,” Barstad concludes.
two retrofit projects for the Brazilian shipowner Kleven has also assisted with the reactivation Green Yard Kleven, 16 March 2023

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