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Le 03 September 2026
BACK ON SITE WITH DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER CHRISTOPHE SITTA Ten years after completion of the Escondida Water Supply project, Geocean looks back at one of its landmark projects in Chile. Delivered for BHP Billiton between 2014 and 2016, this EPCI project covered the design, construction and installation of marine infrastructure supplying seawater to a desalination plant serving the mining operations in...
Le 23 July 2026
“You have to be willing to go out into the field: that is where you truly understand the project.” Initially involved in tendering activities, Ines Souissi chose to join the Amaala project to gain first-hand experience of site operations. Now working as a Mobilisation/Demobilisation Engineer, she shares her experience at the heart of the project’s operational activities. What has your role been...
Le 01 July 2026
“On this type of project, technical expertise alone is not enough” Project Engineering Manager at Geocean, Chrystel Pabion supported the Tahiti Hospital SWAC project from the preparation phases through to the critical offshore operations. Beyond this major technical achievement, what she remembers most is a project delivered over time, shaped by rigour, adaptability, weather constraints, the Covid context, and the collective...
Le 18 June 2026
WHY WELL-BEING AT SEA IS A CHALLENGE IN ITS OWN RIGHT On Geocean’s maritime and offshore worksites, exposure to heat-related risks is not a theoretical issue. It is measured by hours spent outdoors, by perceived temperatures on overheated metal decks, and by accumulated fatigue under continuous solar radiation. During the summer, some work areas can reach 48-50°C in the shade. Under such...
Le 18 May 2026
BIOFUELS: CONCRETE SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE EMISSIONS Geocean actively recommends the use of advanced biofuels (HVO100, UCOME…) to power its base camps and naval operations. 🎯 Goal: up to 80% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to fossil diesel. Key points: Prioritize fuels derived from waste over food crops (avoid Type I). Anticipate engine compatibility and storage conditions. Incorporate potential additional costs into tenders. These offshore biofuel solutions, such...
Le 05 May 2026
Geocean was involved in the particularly sensitive offshore phase of the FLNG project, off the coast of Pointe-Noire. Carried out at a depth of 33 metres and 17 kilometres from the coast, the project required heavy naval resources to install the FLNG’s mooring system and facilitate gas transport. Benoît Vivier, Field Engineer, looks back on an operation characterised by high...
Le 21 April 2026
A project that serves the local community beyond its technical purpose The Punaauia project addresses a concrete need: replacing an ageing marine outfall in order to improve the sanitation system and better preserve the local ecosystem. It reflects Geocean’s ambition to deliver sustainable offshore engineering solutions that are firmly rooted in the realities of the territory and attentive to the surrounding...
Le 20 April 2026
Mené dans un calendrier particulièrement serré, dans le contexte de la crise énergétique en Allemagne provoquée par l’arrêt des approvisionnements en gaz russe, le projet Wilhelmshaven a mobilisé des expertises pointues, un planning de mobilisation extrêmement ambitieux et une forte capacité d’adaptation. Laurent Lhuillier, Construction Manager, talks to us about the Wilhelmshaven project What was your role on the project? My role involved...
Le 24 March 2026
Critical infrastructure at the heart of the LNG chain The Marine XII project involves the installation of a Submerged Swivel & Yoke (SSY) mooring system, designed to: hold an FLNG unit in position in demanding offshore conditions ensure a secure connection between the subsea installations and the floating unit enable the production and export of liquefied natural gas This infrastructure is a strategic link in...
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