South Africa based Unique Maritime Group, a leading global provider of integrated support services for the offshore industries, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the first of two portable saturation diving systems for McDermott International.
The complete turnkey design and build of the system was carried out by Unique Hydra 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.”
