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EB wins new build flexible lay system contract

September 2006

Oceanteam Power and Umbilical AS has selected EB to provide a complete Flexible Lay System for its newbuild vessel the NorthOcean 101. The multi million pound EPIC project includes the design, build, installation and commissioning of a turnkey spread of equipment that will be utilised for the installation of flexible product in the Offshore Power, Renewable and Hydro Carbon Energy Sectors.

EB will supply a 5,000t capacity carousel, the complete product deployment and overboarding system as well as a fully integrated control system, all for installation on the new build vessel currently under construction in Spain.

Over the course of a year more than 900t of high quality equipment will be designed and built in the North East of England.

Oceanteam commented: "The selection of The Engineering Business as supplier was facilitated by its reputation for being able to deliver a quality product based on the latest technology on time and on budget."

"Oceanteam consider the coupling of our experience with EB's technical and design capability will result in a technologically advanced lay spread to service the offshore industry."


CAD drawing of deck equipment

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