Offshore staff

BROUSSARD, Louisiana --Delmar Systems Inc. says it has installed its 100th subsea tree using the patented Heave Compensated Landing system.

The method reduces heave motions at the mudline caused by sea conditions on surface, says to Matt Smith, Delmar's vice president of Operations.

"The system provides 'automatic' motion compensation, eliminating any tuning or adjustments due to changes in weather conditions. Heave motion is negligible, whether the equipment is being installed in lightly choppy seas or long period swells, thus allowing for a soft landing on the wellhead or seabed in a very controlled and accurate manner," Smith said.

07/10/2007