Harkand wins $5-million diving support contract in Mexico

LONDON -- Harkand has secured a $5-million contract in Mexico to perform saturation diving services in support of an offshore pipeline project for offshore construction company Swiber Offshore Mexico S.A de C.V.

The global subsea inspection, repair, maintenance, and light construction company has recently finalized a joint venture with Arena Servicios de Mexico, a local Mexican company involved in infrastructure projects, as their exclusive vehicle to deliver services in Mexico.

Harkand Arena will complete a wide ranging scope of work, including the installation of risers and expansion spools to Ayatsil field in the waters of Campeche Sound.

This project will be performed utilizing a portable saturation diving system to be provided by Harkand onboard the client’s vessel. The project includes an option to utilize Harkand’s DSV Swordfish.

All onshore support, including the project management and engineering, will be performed by Harkand Arena personnel from Harkand’s new office in Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico.