Two automatic Diverless Bend Stiffener Connector (DBSC) units produced by FES International, were delivered to Oceaneering International, Inc. and installed successfully at the Esso Exploration Angola (Block 15) Limited Kizomba Satellites Phase 2 development located off the Angolan shore, West Africa.

The automatic DBSCs are being used to connect the Umbilical Bend Stiffener (UBS) to the Floating, Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit.

The manufacture of the DBSCs was completed at FES International’s UK headquarters in Northumberland earlier this year.

As part of the deal with Oceaneering International Inc., FES was also contracted to provide onsite support for the connection of the male end fitting adaptor to the umbilicals, as well as technical offshore support during the installation of the DBSC.

Tags: FES International, Oceaneering International