Unique Group Acquires Oceanvision
Integrated subsea and offshore solution provider Unique Group, through its subsidiary Unique Maritime Group (SEA) PTE Ltd, completed the acquisition of Oceanvision PTE Ltd and Oceanvision Equipment Services PTE Ltd. on July 13, 2016. Now part of the Unique Group of Companies, Oceanvision Pte Ltd specializes in manufacturing and supplying imaging and intervention products for sub-ocean, marine, offshore and petrochemical industries for use in hazardous areas and harsh environments. Oceanvision is the third acquisition that Unique has made in the last nine months.
Unique Group Acquires Survey Equipment Firm
GSE Rentals is now wholly owned by Unique Group and the company's workforce will be retained. Former owner, Stan Moroney, will continue as business advisor and consultant to Unique Group. Unique Group has more than 20 years of survey rental experience globally. By acquiring GSE Rentals, it can strengthen its presence in non oil and gas markets, with a focus on offshore renewable energy projects, submarine cables, dredging, ports and harbours and civil projects.
UMG Targets Diver Safety in the Middle East
Unique Maritime Group (UMG) has set up a Hyperbaric Reception Facility (HRF) at its facility in the Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah. Reportedly the first HRF in the Middle East, UMG said the system, which was purpose built by UMG division Unique Hydra, will be installed to raise the safety level for divers operating in the area. UMG noted that major oil companies and dive operators with a view to utilizing the system have already shown considerable interest, and the first contract announcement by UMG is expected before the end of the month.
