Total E&P Uruguay has selected Fugro to provide ROV and tooling services in the Raya-1 field, offshore Uruguay at a 3,400-m water depth, according to a news release.
The company will supply two 200hp FCV 4000D work-class ROV systems and subsea tooling, which are installed on the Maersk Venturer drillship, and a field support vessel.
In addition to specialist tooling tasks, Fugro said it will carry out activities typically required during drilling operations such as bullseye checks, seabed survey and general cleaning on and around the subsea BOP.
Total will be able to observe operations from its onshore office via real-time video provided by Fugro, made possible by Total’s telecom network, according to the release.
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