Insights

Black Sea Project

Geoquip Marine, in partnership with DenAr Ocean Engineering Services SA, has completed a preliminary geotechnical site investigation for the Sakarya Gas Field in the Black Sea on behalf of TP-OTC.

The programme was delivered in a technically demanding environment, with deep-water operations and seabed inclinations exceeding 30 degrees requiring precise engineering and careful planning.

To support execution, Geoquip Marine’s Engineering and Design Department developed a bespoke levelling frame, enabling stable operations across variable seabed conditions.

Despite challenging conditions and tight timelines, the project was completed safely and efficiently.

“Delivering in these conditions required close coordination between engineering and offshore teams to ensure both safety and performance were maintained throughout.”

This project demonstrates Geoquip Marine’s ability to safely deliver reliable data in complex offshore environments.

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