Reflex Marine Increase Frog Activity in Africa
2009.04.24 -
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Recognised global experts in marine personnel transfer, Reflex Marine, announces that 14 Frogs have gone into service offshore Africa from March to mid-April 2009. This is a record level of company activity in a six-week period and brings the total number of Frogs in use in Africa to 70.
The new units are being used by major international operators offshore Angola, Congo, Nigeria and South Africa. Of the 14 frogs brought into service, four are Frog-6’s, which can carry six passengers in comfort.
While risk assessments have shown that crane transfer operations compare favourably with helicopter operations, it should also be noted that crane transfer can be a more cost-effective option.
Philip Strong, Reflex Marine’s Managing Director, said: “Given the current economic climate and low oil price, operators are reviewing all expenditure and crew transfer is one of these areas. Helicopter operations have been the industry standard for many years, but an increasing number of companies are now viewing vessel based transfers as a safe and cost-effective alternative.”
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