CONTENTS February 2020


NEWS IN BRIEF 4 INDUSTRY NEWS 6


EDITOR’S LETTER


Welcome to the February issue of Subsea & Offshore Service Magazine.


Hiretech Limited are continuing to invest in their rental equipment fleet mirroring the growing confidence in oil and gas and marine sectors. Read more on page 7.


SUBSEA EXPO 2020 SHOW 18 CRANES, LIFTING EQUIPMENT & WINCHES 26


Following a positive 2019 for the Brimmond Group, 2020 has started with new projects across the world and further investment in their products. See pages 16 + 17 for more information of what is instore this year.


DECOMMISSIONING & ABANDONMENT 30


Cygnus Instruments have been offering offshore inspection solutions to divers for over 35 years. Further details on their products on page 39.


SUBSEA EQUIPMENT/UNDERWATER INSPECTION 34


Helping a large number of companies across many industries to save time and money constructing and repairing pipework, Lokring fittings offer a permanent connection, details on page 42.


PIPE & TUBULAR 40 OFFSHORE WINDFARMS & RENEWABLES 44


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TECH SPOTLIGHT 46 Rob Taylor - Editor


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Account Executive: Dan Scudder dan@sosmagazine.biz Tel No: +44 (0)1634 568928


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