Offshore staff

(Malaysia)- Subsea services provider Hallin Marine has been awarded a subsea construction services contract by Talisman Energy for the Bunga Raya field, offshore Malaysia.

Hallin has mobilized the Sealion-operated DP1 vessel The Mariner to the area, in addition to survey and positioning equipment, an air diving system, workclass ROV and specialist subsea personnel and operators.

Construction activities will center on installation of offshore platform piles for Talisman's water injection development of the Talisman offshore installation.

John Giddens, CEO of Hallin Marine, said: "We are pleased to win our first contract with Talisman Energy in Malaysia. The speed that we have mobilized this complex package demonstrates our professionalism and expertise as a marine and subsea contractor."

Giddens continues: "Talisman Energy is expanding its scope in the SE Asia region and we are pleased to be working with them once again and supporting their offshore operations in these works."

The contract work is expected to be complete by the end of July 2006.

07/17/2006