Sparrows scores hat-trick in Angola’s deepwater region

Engineering and maintenance services specialist Sparrows Group has secured one contract renewal and two extensions, worth a seven-figure sum, in Angola to support major operators in the deepwater region.

According to Saprrows’ statement on Wednesday, the first award is a three-year renewal to continue with the planned and corrective maintenance of all lifting equipment used on four FPSO vessels in the country.

This includes the maintenance of all pedestal, gantry, bow and riser cranes on the assets.

In addition, Sparrows will undertake mechanical maintenance routines to support the FPSOs’ class certifications.

The additional two six-month contract extensions are for ongoing crane operations and maintenance with separate operators, Sparrows added.

The company will deliver crane inspection, maintenance, testing and repair services.

Both contracts expand long-term operator relationships where Sparrows has been delivering engineering expertise and rigour for more than 30 years.

Stewart Mitchell, chief executive officer at Sparrows, said: “Our history with the operators means we have an in-depth understanding of the equipment and assets involved, the environment they are operating in and have the flexibility to ensure that despite any ongoing lockdown restrictions, we have experienced people in place to ensure work is delivered on schedule and efficiencies are maximised”.

The announcement follows the company’s relocation of its Angola base in Luanda to support its operations in Africa.

In recent company news, Sparrows earlier in March secured a new five-year contract with a ‘major oil and gas operator’ to deliver crane services for seven of its onshore and offshore assets in North America.