Weather, thruster issues impact offshore Mexico seismic programs

Jan. 7, 2014
Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) has updated its offshore seismic acquisition activities.

Offshore staff

TRONDHEIM, NorwayElectromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) has updated its offshore seismic acquisition activities.

BOA Thalassa is preparing to sail to northwest Australia to start a new survey, after completing a program offshore Malaysia.

BOA Galatea has been acquiring 3D electromagnetic data offshore Mexico under a $99.8-million contract. The combination of harsh weather and ultra-deepwaters led to higher than normal downtime for the vessel of 8.4% during 4Q 2013.

Atlantic Guardian has mobilized to Mexico, but its program for Pemex was delayed by nearly three weeks in order to repair of a thruster.

EM Leader has completed a survey offshore Angola.

01/07/2014