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In 2002, The world's first deepsea well intervention semi-submersible, the Q4000, is launched into service in the Gulf of Mexico. [ 7 ] In July of that same year, the company changed its corporate name to Helix Energy Solutions Group [ 8 ] and moved its stock listing from NASDAQ to the New York Stock Exchange under the new ticker symbol, HLX.
The newest addition to the Helix Well Ops fleet, the Well Enhancer is designed to minimize production downtime and provide a cost-effective method of maintaining subsea production systems. With 1,100 m 2 of main deck space and offloading capability, the new vessel can also perform a range of well testing procedures.
The Common Marine Inspection Document (CMID) is a free to use marine inspection format provided by the International Marine Contractors Association for the inspection and audit of marine vessels involved in the offshore industry. The inspection's purpose is to establish that a particular vessel is safe to work aboard, will not place anybody ...
An Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (IMR) vessel is a highly technical vessel, deployed in the offshore industry. Their primary task comprises the inspection and repair of subsea facilities and installations. These vessels are often equipped for other tasks including diving support, scale treatment and light construction work.
Drillship CUSS I.. The first drillship was the CUSS I, designed by Robert F. Bauer of Global Marine in 1955.The CUSS I had drilled in 400-foot-deep waters by 1957. [1] Robert F. Bauer became the first president of Global Marine in 1958.
Q4000 is a multi-purpose oil field construction and intervention vessel ordered in 1999 by Cal Dive International, and was built at the Keppel AmFELS shipyard in Brownsville, Texas for $180 million. She was delivered in 2002 and operates under the flag of the United States. [ 3 ]
The EDP is designed for use in an emergency, when the MODU or WIV needs to quickly disconnect, and move away from the oil/gas well that it is drilling or working-over. [1] Examples of when this might be necessary include unexpected extreme weather that exceeds the MODU/Vessel's capability to maintain its position.
In 2001, Montgomery Watson merged with Harza Engineering Company, of Chicago, Illinois, best known for its work in the energy and environmental sectors and hydroelectric power development [9] including the El Cajón Dam in Honduras (officially known as Central Hidroeléctrica Francisco Morazán), and operated under the new name of Montgomery ...