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Commenting on the momentous occasion, strengthen its offering to the energy sector. inspection, and maintenance services in Brazil,”
Yinson Production CEO Flemming Grønneg- The systems were manufactured at FET’s UK Andre Juca de Melo, Oceanica’s director, said.
aard said: “This milestone provides confidence facility at Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire and “Transitioning into deeper waters is a natural
that Yinson has the ability to continue deliver- delivered in the first half of 2022. development to us. Our first experience with
ing responsible solutions to meet the world’s “We are very pleased that Oceanica has Perry ROVs has proven successful so we con-
increasing energy demands, even in challenging returned to purchase an additional two work- tinue to invest in state-of-the-art equipment in
circumstances. FPSO Anna Nery is our maiden class ROVs from FET to increase its fleet fol- our pursuit to become the main subsea contrac-
asset in Brazil, and the first of three Brazil-bound lowing the successful sea trails of the initial XLX tor in Brazil.”
offshore production projects that Yinson is cur- asset for a Petrobras project,” Kevin Taylor, FET’s FET is known globally for manufacturing
rently undertaking. We are humbled by the trust vice president of subsea vehicles, said. “These high quality, robust ROVs and associated auxil-
that Petrobras has placed in us to deliver on this work-class ROVs are ideally suited to the deep iary products for a number of industries ranging
important energy infrastructure project and we and ultradeep waters found offshore Brazil and from oil and gas to renewables, defense, mining
look forward to achieving final delivery.” can provide the required operational resilience, and telecommunications.
Project Manager Scott Bendiksen said: “This reliability, and performance standards expected Forum Energy Technologies, June 8 2022
naming ceremony is truly a celebration of adapt- in such a safety-critical sector.”
ability, tenacity and teamwork between Yinson, FET supplied two Perry XLX-C work-class Floatel International
our partner Sumitomo and our client Petrobras, ROV systems, both designed to deliver high per-
together with our key bankers, vendors and formance in challenging subsea environments, reports on Peregrino
subcontractors. With the construction phase adding fresh capability to the Oceanica fleet.
in Cosco now almost completed, and ongoing The 3,000-metre rated compact 200HP FPSO contract extension
commissioning works we will endeavour to XLX-C delivers high performance in a small
achieving first oil as per the original contract form factor. The systems were supplied with and vessel nomination
schedule.” active heave compensated Dynacon launch and
Sumitomo General Manager of Energy recovery systems, as well as associated surface The Company is pleased to announce that
Department Wataru Sato commented: “Sum- power and control installations. Equinor Brasil Energia Ltda has extended the
itomo is honoured to be part of this landmark FET has increased the power available on the contract for Floatel Victory to provide Mainte-
first FPSO in Brazil by Yinson and we would like ROV to suit the current specifications required nance and Safety Unit (MSU) services alongside
to express our sincere appreciation to all contrib- by Oceanica and its prospective clients. It boasts Peregrino Floating Production Storage and off-
utors for their dedication and hardwork. We are an impressive high pressure auxiliary hydraulic loading unit (FPSO) offshore Brazil until year-
confident that FPSO Anna Nery will perform circuit, paired with a high payload capacity to end 2022, with further options thereafter.
well in the Marlim field.” carry additional tools and sensors. Floatel Victory is the nominated vessel for
Petrobras General Manager of FPSO Pro- The ROV systems will be utilised by Oceanica the contract with Chevron U.S.A. Inc. to provide
jects Marcio Mattoso commented: “Petrobras to support inspection, repair, and maintenance offshore accommodation services at the Anchor
congrats Yinson and all the parties involved in services in Petrobras’ oilfields. Field Development in the US Gulf of Mexico,
the achievement of such important milestone. These new orders follow the successful inte- which is expected to start mid-Q2-2023.
Petrobras highlights that the FPSO Anna Nery gration of a Perry XLX delivered to Oceanica in Floatel, June 3 2022
will boost the production of Marlim Field, which 2020. This marked the first time Rio De Janeiro
is the first Petrobras Revitalisation Project, and based company added a work-class ROV to its AET welcomes
the unit is planned to commence its operation in fleet in its 40-year history.
the first quarter of 2023.” “For the past 40 years, Oceanica has been DPST Eagle Cambe
Letters of Intent (LoIs) for the FPSO Anna a leading provider of subsea construction,
Nery project were awarded to Yinson by Petro- On May 31, we successfully took delivery of our
bras in October 2019, followed by firm con- newest Dynamic Positioning Shuttle Tanker
tracts execution in March 2020. In April 2020, (DPST) Eagle Cambe from Samsung Heavy
Sumitomo participated in the project with a Industries (SHI). Eagle Cambe is the second of
25% stake. The estimated aggregate value of the a series of three vessels to be delivered to AET
FPSO Anna Nery project is $5.4bn, with a con- that are purpose-built for long-term charter to
tract period of 25 years from the date of the final Petrobras. With this newest DPST, we have now
acceptance. grown our DPST fleet to 16.
Yinson, June 8 2022 Eagle Cambe will join her sister Eagle
Colatina, which was delivered earlier in March,
FET delivers two additional and operate in the Brazilian Basin at the highest
operational environment standards.
work-class ROVs to Eaglestar as well as SHI, Petrobras, DNV and
Thank you to our colleagues from AET and
Oceanica in Brazil all vendors and partners involved in the safe
construction and delivery of Eagle Cambe, as
Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has delivered we continue to contribute to a more sustainable
two work-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV) maritime ecosystem.
sales to Brazilian marine engineering company Wishing Eagle Cambe and her crew bon voy-
Oceanica Engenharia e Consultoria Ltda to sup- age and smooth operations always!
port its deepwater intervention operations and AET, June 3 2022

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