Investment addresses critical market shortage, creating five new jobs

DRIFT Offshore's 5,000sq ft Florida subsea repair centre 

Subsea resourcing specialist DRIFT Offshore has significantly extended its service capabilities by formally opening a new, purpose-built subsea repair and engineering facility in South Florida. 

Creating five new job roles in the process, the launch of the 5,000sq ft base is a direct response to the acknowledged market shortage of specialist subsea repair resources in the US.

It is now providing bespoke services designed to improve the availability, reliability, and performance of customers’ subsea equipment and systems. The facility in South Florida features electronics and hydraulic workshops as well as a mechanical assembly capability and manipulator repair services for the Schilling product line.

The service offering at the facility extends beyond routine equipment and tooling repairs to encompass full system rebuilds, computer and control systems upgrades, engineered solutions, and technical support. The base also provides equipment storage space, while its team works with customers on the logistics associated with the movement of equipment to and from the facility.

Meghan Bowers and Kyle Pitman

Kyle Pitman, DRIFT Offshore’s Americas President, says: 
“These are exciting times for our business as we combine our three decades of ROV experience with a fully equipped facility to create a much-needed new repair and engineering solution for subsea operators in the US. It has long been recognized that there’s a market shortage of qualified repair facilities and skilled technicians, which impacts the availability and efficiency of subsea equipment.

“We decided to make this investment because we could see how our experience and expertise, particularly in the Schilling and Perry product lines, could be applied to create a new, solution-oriented support resource.” 

Co-founder Meghan Bowers adds: 
“Our focus now is on becoming established as a go-to partner that is proven to add value through swift, reliable, and high-quality repairs and upgrades. We look forward to engaging with existing and prospective customers to demonstrate how our customized approach can make a positive difference to their operations.”