Ashtead Technology, a leading provider of subsea technology and services, has signed a rental agreement with Pliant Offshore, a Netherlands based company specializing in measurement and control equipment for use in harsh and difficult offshore environments.
Pliant Offshore will supply Ashtead Technology with their unique solutions for offshore wind construction monitoring, measurement and inspection, which will help customers save vessel time and cost, and reduce project risk. The global agreement also includes Pliant’s versatile Installation Monitoring System for measuring inclination and position for pile installation. It includes their Departure Angle Monitoring System for offshore cable lay operations and the Umbilical Inspection System for cable inspection during both loading and deployment. All will be offered as a service with offshore installation, operation and support for Ashtead Technology’s customers.
The agreement also includes Pliant’s Flange Measurement System for inspection of Wind Turbine Generator foundations which will be offered for sale as well as rental.
The equipment will be available from Ashtead Technology’s twelve hubs around the world including Aberdeen, Abu Dhabi, Houston, Norway and Singapore, supported and maintained by trained personnel.
Ross MacLeod, Head of Asset Integrity at Ashtead Technology, said: “Offshore wind is a key market for us so we are delighted to be able to offer Pliant Offshore’s unique monitoring equipment to support our customers operations, enabling safer, more efficient installation of offshore structures whilst minimizing vessel downtime and risk.”
Alex Heurkens, CEO of Pliant Offshore added: “We are delighted to announce our cooperation with Ashtead Technology. By combining our forces, we can offer our customers a global support network and, while increasing our focus on innovation, to develop the measurement tools our customers need tomorrow.”
This latest addition to the Ashtead Technology portfolio is part of Ashtead Technology’s commitment to delivering high-quality subsea technology and services, supporting customers across the offshore energy sector. The business has expanded rapidly completing eight acquisitions in the past seven years. With a headcount of over 600 people and 23,000 items in its technology portfolio, it serves its customers from twelve strategic hubs across the globe.
