Ocean services provider DeepOcean has been awarded an extension to its existing frame agreement with Equinor for the provision of subsea inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) services.

As a part of the renewal, DeepOcean will deploy specialised IMR vessels, along with comprehensive subsea services, throughout 2026 and into 2027.

The scope of work also includes onshore engineering and project management services for various subsea operations. These will be managed from DeepOcean’s office in Haugesund, Norway, and supported by its remote operations centre at Killingøy.

“We are excited that Equinor has chosen to extend our long-term collaboration. This award ensures continuity of IMR operations for Equinor until we take delivery of the environmentally friendly, next-generation newbuild IMR vessel, Rem Ocean, in 2027. The transition between vessels will now be seamless,” says Olaf A. Hansen, managing director of DeepOcean’s Europe operation.

With this contract, DeepOcean will deliver uninterrupted IMR activities for Equinor from 2006 to 2035 - an IMR collaboration spanning three decades.

“Long-term relationships with our clients are at the heart of what we do. We are a trusted supplier because we continuously embrace new technology and strive to deliver more value tomorrow than we do today. Our enduring relationship with Equinor reflects our organization’s commitment to these principles,” adds Hansen.

In November 2024, Equinor and DeepOcean signed an eight-year contract for IMR services covering Equinor-operated assets on the Norwegian continental shelf and in Europe. The contract will be served by an extensive team of specialist subsea engineers, a large subsea tool pool, remote operations technology, and the newbuild IMR vessel Rem Ocean which will be chartered to DeepOcean.

About DeepOcean

DeepOcean is a world-leading ocean services provider, enabling energy transition and sustainable use of ocean resources, offering survey, engineering, project management, installation, maintenance, and recycling services for oil and gas, offshore renewables, deep sea minerals, and other ocean services.

Across the global offices, DeepOcean is a trusted independent solutions provider with highly skilled industry experts, using world-class fit-for-purpose tools and technology to drive cost-efficient and safe operations. The company delivers innovative engineering solutions focusing on remote and unmanned operations and digitally-enabled services while continuously striving to lower the carbon footprint.

DeepOcean is owned by Triton, a leading European mid-market sector-specialist investor. As an active owner, Triton supports its portfolio companies to reach their full potential and works closely with DeepOcean to drive value creation. Founded in 1997, Triton invests in businesses that provide important goods and services in the Business Services, Industrial Tech, and Healthcare sectors.

About Equinor

Equinor is an international energy company committed to long-term value creation in a low-carbon future.
Our purpose is to turn natural resources into energy for people and progress for society. Equinor’s portfolio of projects encompasses oil and gas, renewables and low-carbon solutions, with an ambition of becoming a net-zero energy company by 2050. Headquartered in Stavanger (Norway), Equinor is the leading operator on the Norwegian continental shelf. We are present in around 30 countries worldwide.