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Rig positioning / VSP services

Drilling rig operations and similar high-cost activities demand rapid reaction and minimal downtime.

Fugro provides a comprehensive range of drill rig positioning services including:
  • Tow outs
  • Inter-field moves
  • Alongside structure moves
  • Anchor drop control
  • Vessel spread and tug management systems
  • Underwater acoustic positioning solutions for well setting and metrology works
  • Position confirmation and attitude monitoring using GPS kinematic solutions
  • Vertical Seismic Profile (VSP) positioning

Hook-up Operations

We have assisted with many hook-up operations, providing tow masters with accurate in-field overview of all vessels involved. An example is the hook-up of the Kizomba FPSO's, during which remote positioning was provided on six vessels, providing the tow master with all required information to make informed decisions during the hook-up operation.

Exploration Seismic

Fugro's DGPS systems are used extensively by the offshore seismic survey industry. To locate seismic source 'guns' and streamer tail buoys, Fugro has developed a range of specialised positioning solutions.

For Ocean Bottom Cable (OBC) and 4D seismic survey operations, Fugro has developed the exceptional Starfix.OBC system. Comprising of proven software suites, First Break Picking algorithms plus telemetry and control systems, Starfix.OBC is a comprehensive and cost-effective answer for the support of multi-vessel OBC spreads when laying and positioning cables on the seabed.

Fleet management

Tailored solutions are offered for monitoring and tracking marine vessels. Fugro's Vessel Tracking System provides visual tools - based on GIS and Web technologies - to analyse the vessel movements and also supplies a comprehensive reporting mechanism. The system is a unique blend of GIS, GPS, Communication and Reporting technologies enabling the user to have a permanent access to essential management information.

With varied experience of Fugro in fleet tracking and positioning the system is deployed as a turnkey solution, including installation and commissioning of the hardware, communication and software modules.

Rov / Diver positioning

Using DGPS and portable subsea positioning system (USBL or other), accurate ROV and diver positioning can be provided with the highest flexibility.

Specialised services

Our experienced engineers, with a thorough understanding of clients' needs and positioning possibilities, can assist in providing tailor-made positioning services, such as riser top monitoring, BOHR towout, TLP-Fix or FPSO berthing aids.









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