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Sparrows Wins BP Gig in Angola

Thursday, February 15, 2018

Sparrows Group was awarded a three-year contract by BP to manage crane operations and maintenance, and deck services off the coast of Angola. The contract covers four cranes utilized on two FPSOs, the Greater Plutonio and the PSVM, located in Blocks 18 and 31 respectively, which are situated 160 km north-west of Angola’s capital Luanda.

Sparrows has two bases in Angola located in Talatona and Malonga and has been working with BP in the region since 2006.

This latest scope of work, which was won as part of a competitive tender, will see Sparrows deliver crane operators, maintenance, repair and refurbishment, complete deck services, as well as control and certification of fixed and portable lifting equipment. The company will also be responsible for full project management, planning and coordination, technical support and training.

Offshore personnel will also support helicopter operations, fire-fighting duties and maintenance of the on-board safety equipment.


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