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C-Innovation Certified as Recognized External Specialist in In-Water Service

We are proud to announce that C-Innovation was recently certified as a Recognized External Specialist in In-Water Service by ABS. With this recognition, C-Innovation will be performing UWILDs on Escort Tugs, GP Tugs, OSRBs and barges in Valdez, Alaska. Tony Santos, C-Innovation’s Operations Manager, said, “It is exciting to have this great opportunity to expand… Read More

C-Innovation Acquires Caltex Oil Tools to Expand Capabilities

C-Innovation, LLC (C-I), an affiliate of Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) and its family of companies, has acquired the controlling interest in Caltex Oil Tools, a solution-focused company providing equipment rentals, services and customized engineering capabilities to the offshore industry. Headquartered in Houston and led by a core management team with more than 65 years of… Read More

C-Innovation Successfully Completes Stem Clamp Installation on BP’s Mad Dog Spar

C-Innovation, LLC (C-I), an affiliate of Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) and its family of companies, has completed the installation of several stem clamps for BP beneath the Mad Dog Spar in the Gulf of Mexico, utilizing its subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) remotely operated vehicle (ROV) vessel, MV Dove. Throughout the planning process, several risks… Read More

ExxonMobil Commends C-INSTALLER Crew

Crewmembers aboard ECO’s C-INSTALLER were recognized by Esso Exploration and Production Guyana (commonly known as ExxonMobil) for their hard work and safe operations. The crew aboard the C-INSTALLER began operations in Guyana in April 2018, and has since then accomplished many major tasks outside the standard rig support without any injuries. Even though challenges with… Read More

C-Innovation Recognition for the Crew’s Hard Work

C-Innovation recently received recognition for the crew’s hard work aboard the Island Intervention ensuring a project’s timeline remained on target and successful. During the project, a leak was found after a section of coil tubing was connected and pressurized. Instead of sending out for another vessel to recover the unit and tighten the fittings, the… Read More

Single-Source Operational Umbrellas Yields Economic Benefits

Delivering efficiencies is critical in the market where the oil price is down and operating costs are high. The dynamic within the industry has changed, so finding ways to deliver service more quickly and efficiently is not just desirable, it is indispensable. >> Read the full article featured in the August issue of Sea Technology

C-Innovation to Perform Riserless Light Well Intervention for BP

C-Innovation, LLC (C-I), an affiliate of Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) and its family of companies, has been awarded a significant contract to perform Riserless Light Well Intervention (RLWI) activities for BP in the Gulf of Mexico. The initial contract calls for both mechanical as well as hydraulic acid stimulations, which will be executed from C-I’s… Read More

C-Innovation Appoints John Michael Boquet as HSE manager

C-Innovation, LLC (C-I), an affiliate of Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) and its family of companies, has named John Michael Boquet as health, safety and environment (HSE) manager. Based in Mandeville, Louisiana, his responsibilities will include managing health, safety and environmental aspects of personnel, equipment and activities involved in subsea operations, including ROV, AUV, survey and… Read More