Offshore staff

ABERDEEN, UK -- Talisman Energy (UK) has contracted Bibby Offshore's diving support vessel Bibby Sapphire for offshore and onshore support services. The contract, which starts next year, will run for an initial two years, with the option thereafter of a further three.

Bibby will manage the work from its new facility at the Nord Centre in Aberdeen. The company's partner Integrated Subsea Services will provide ROV and diving crew support.

11-21-06