Unique Maritime Group Completes First Portable Saturation Diving System for McDermott (South Africa)

Unique Maritime Group, a leading global provider of integrated support services for the offshore industries,  to announced the successful completion of the first of two portable saturation diving systems for McDermott International, Inc.

The complete turnkey design and build of the system was carried out by Unique Hydra (Pty) Ltd, a division of Unique Maritime Group, based in Cape Town, South Africa.

The 12 man, 300m, saturation diving system was designed to be functional, yet comfortable, and consists of 5 locks in 2 chambers, complete with LCD displays and internet access points. The system also includes a Self Propelled Hyperbaric Lifeboat (SPHL) on a mobile davit which is the first of its kind to successfully manage the evacuation of 12 divers in saturation mode.

The completed saturation diving system complies with the latest DNV regulations including active load monitoring, and green sea loadings for all manned spaces.

Mike Jessop, Managing Director of Unique Hydra, said: “We are extremely pleased to have completed this first stage of the project with McDermott, a testament to the experience and professionalism of our entire team. We have an extensive track record in the design and build of saturation diving systems so the scope and nature of work involved was ideally suited to our areas of expertise. We look forward to further developing our relationship with McDermott and completing the final stage of the project.”

About Unique Maritime Group

Founded in 1993, Unique Maritime Group is a global provider of integrated support services for the offshore industries. With their expanding network of companies, they are specialists in ROV, diving, survey, NDT and engineering services. Unique Maritime Group has grown significantly over the years and remains at the forefront of the products and services it provides.

The company’s mission is to continue to develop its established market share through both organic and strategic acquisition growth. Unique Maritime Group currently serves its customers through its already established global network and facilities at its bases worldwide in the UK, Middle East, USA, South Africa and India.

About McDermott International

McDermott International is an engineering and construction company, with specialty manufacturing and service capabilities, focused on energy infrastructure. McDermott’s customers are predominantly utilities and other power generators, major and national oil companies, and the United States Government. With its global operations, McDermott operates in over 20 countries with more than 25,000 employees.

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Source: uniquegroup ,March 09, 2011;