ODS-Petrodata Launches a New Interactive Database Covering the Construction Vessel Arena
2009.03.03 -
Industry
ODS-Petrodata has launched the first interactive database and newswire service that covers the complex offshore construction vessel arena.
The new ConstructionVesselBase covers all vessels that install and maintain vital offshore oil and gas infrastructure, including platforms, pipelines and other subsea hardware throughout the world. Worldwide deployments of heavy lift construction barges, well intervention vessels, accommodation barges, and pipelay vessels are all tracked, as are the dive and ROV support vessels dedicated to the subsea market.
With over 500 vessels in the database, this new market intelligence tool from ODS-Petrodata brings transparency into the expanding global offshore construction arena. With historical data, future requirements, contract awards, vessel deployments and technical specifications, this new product is designed to support the business activities of any organization that has an interest in the construction vessel business.
"ODS-Petrodata has been tracking the offshore construction vessel market for over 30 years, and we are proud to launch this new service that features daily news and data updates and a modern web user interface," said Shaun Heywood, Construction Vessel Product Manager for ODS-Petrodata.
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