Marine Operations

As the world’s leading supplier of survey services to the energy industry, Fugro Chance Inc. (Chance) positions more offshore oil drilling rigs, production platforms, and pipeline lay-barges than any other survey company.

Encompassing a broad spectrum of expertise in all aspects of the “marine call-out” business is what separates Chance from other surveying and positioning firms. Using proven technology, our Marine Group surveyors have skillfully performed more than 10,000 rig moves, hundreds of platform settings, core locations, and barge set-ups. Around-the-clock contact is maintained with Chance crews to insure speed, accuracy, and cost-efficiency in the completion of assignments.

Accurate site information is essential to successful offshore positioning. Chance’s proprietary Gulf of Mexico database contains vast volumes of geographic information and has been recognized as the most comprehensive database of wells, pipelines, and hazards to be found in the Gulf of Mexico. It also includes Continental Shelf lease information, shipwrecks, block boundary polygons and shipping fairways. Chance’s proprietary database is used to assist clients in planning projects as well as providing information to field crews to avoid delays and assure safe operations.

The application of innovative techniques, combined with specialized systems and advanced software solutions has ensure a quality controlled and cost-effective service to the offshore industry for over 40 years.

Services....

• Rig Positioning
• Pipe Lay Surveys
• Platform Positioning
• Dive Boat Positioning
• Trawl Surveys
• Hazard Surveys