James Fisher announced it has formed a new venture with Aberdeen-based company KDM Marine, called James Fisher Mass Flow Excavation (JFMFE), to jointly offer their subsea excavation capability and resources to the offshore industry in a single entity.
JFMFE combines the specialist subsea excavation, de-burial and trenching capabilities of both organizations and offers the HydroDigger capability of James Fisher together with the KDM TwinProp system to the offshore oil, gas and marine renewable energy sectors.
“We are delighted to be able to offer our customers around the globe access to both the KDM TwinProp system and the extensive experience of Mass Flow Excavation applications, systems and technology that the KDM Marine management team have successfully built up over recent years,” said James Fisher group operations director Aidan Douglas.
“The resources and global footprint of James Fisher provides a strong platform to reach a number of international markets with our innovative technology,” said JFMFE former KDM Marine chief executive and managing director Kenneth Mackie. “Our team is made up of some of the world’s leading Mass Flow Excavation specialists, responsible for the completion of over 300 projects. JFMFE has an impressive offering with the TwinProp and HydroDigger and we look forward to developing these tools’ positions in the marketplace.”