News | February 6, 2013

Seatronics Ltd Facility In Brazil Now Fully Operational

Seatronics Ltd, an Acteon company, has completed the start-up phase of its new office, workshop and warehouse facility in Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The new base will support Seatronics Ltd’s activities such as sales, rental, engineering and cable molding. Staff at the new facility will handle the complete range of Seatronics Ltd equipment including inspection class remotely operated vehicles (ROV), cables and connectors.

This development is an important business milestone for Seatronics Ltd, part of Acteon’s marine electronics, instrumentation and survey business. The company’s clients value the benefits of having a strategic partner such as Seatronics Ltd based in Brazil and one that can provide full commercial, engineering and technical service support in-country.

The opening of the new facility coincides with the appointment of Fabio D’Agostino as Seatronics Ltd vice president in Brazil. D’Agostino takes charge of operations in Brazil and aims to develop a strong and sustainable business for Seatronics Ltd in Brazil.

“Brazil is a vitally important area for our survey and ROV clients. The new facility will enhance our options for providing products and services to all our Brazilian and international customers,” said D’Agostino. “This will help to consolidate our position as the leading marine technology company in the subsea services market.”

About Seatronics do Brazil
Seatronics do Brazil, an Acteon company, specializes in subsea marine electronic equipment rental for a range of applications; navigation and positioning; environmental and geophysical surveying; inspection and construction work; ROV survey sensors; diver-led non-destructive testing and video inspection. Its skilled engineers provide a comprehensive service that encompasses equipment installation, set-up and calibration, cable molding and data acquisition. For more information, visit  www.seatronics-group.com.

About Acteon
Acteon companies provide mooring, foundation, riser, conductor, flowline and marine electronics products and services supported by strong engineering and project management capabilities. Acteon’s companies are 2H Offshore, Aquatic, CAPE Group, Claxton, Conductor Installation Services (CIS), Fluke Engenharia, InterAct, InterMoor, Large Diameter Drilling (LDD), MENCK, Mirage Machines, NCS Survey, Offshore Installation Services (OIS), Pulse Structural Monitoring, Seatronics, Subsea Riser Products (SRP) and TEAM Energy Resources. For more information, visit www.acteon.com.

About subsea services
Subsea services are defined as the provision of specialist equipment, services and personnel that can operate from any fit-for-purpose vessel or platform. Acteon’s subsea services offering is unique and addresses operational requirements that support oil and gas asset owners, construction and drilling companies, and vessel owners.

SOURCE: Seatronics Ltd