EMAS AMC teams up with Cecon for pipelay work in North Sea
EMAS AMC, the subsea services division of EMAS, a leading global offshore contractor and provider of integrated offshore solutions to the oil and gas (O&G) industry and the operating brand of Ezra Holdings Limited, announced today that its pipelay vessel, the Lewek Centurion has been contracted by Cecon in the North Sea for some 60km of pipeline installation work, in support of Cecon’s 2013 project commitments currently in-hand. Both parties have expressed a shared commitment to explore further opportunities for cooperation in the future, said in the company's press release.
The Lewek Centurion is a 146m long DP-2 deepwater S-lay vessel with a 405Te pipelay tension capacity and a 300Te crane.
Mr. Lionel Lee, Managing Director of EMAS, said: “I am very pleased for EMAS to have secured this contract with Cecon, which further enhances our commitment to the North Sea. We are looking forward to growing our relationship with Cecon, and to explore new opportunities to work together.”
Mr. C.J. D’Cort, CEO of EMAS AMC, added: “From a strategic business perspective it is very encouraging to see the Lewek Centurion go to work in the North Sea as we see this as a potential platform for both contractors to develop further joint project opportunities going forward.”
EMAS – a leading global contracting group providing offshore/subsea construction, marine, production and well intervention services – is Ezra’s operating brand. With offices across five continents, it prides itself in having the right people and solutions for the oil and gas (O&G) industry by combining its global footprint and proven engineering skills with a diverse offering of premium assets and services designed to fully meet clients’ needs. Operating in unison, Ezra’s core divisions are able to execute a full spectrum of seabed-to-surface engineering, construction, marine and production services anywhere in the world.
EMAS AMC – created after the acquisition of Aker Marine Contractors AS, is a global EPCIC service provider of comprehensive subsea-to-surface solutions for the offshore construction sector, in particular the vibrant subsea segment. Core business offerings include subsea construction, umbilicals/power cables, pipelines, platforms and FPSO installations.
