Fugro Offshore Survey strengthen subsea activities buying australian SureSpek
2008.08.01 -
Company News
SureSpek, established in 1995, is an Australian based company operating mostly in the Asia Pacific region.
The company manages and undertakes subsea inspections on offshore pipelines, jackets and structures, mostly for oil and gas companies.
The business - in combination with Fugro’s existing ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) business - will help to strengthen the subsea activities of Fugro. Current management will stay in place and the company will be renamed Fugro-SureSpek Pty Ltd.
The company has sixteen staff and revenues of approximately EUR 2.5 million and will be part of Fugro Offshore Survey.
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