Oil rig in the North Sea. Photo: Wikimedia.

Speedcast International announced it has secured four new contracts for professional services with oil and gas operators in the North Sea and Asia-Pacific region.

In the North Sea, Speedcast will provide engineering and systems integration support through the testing and commissioning of various equipment including Public Address and General Alarm (PA/GA) systems; Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV); Ultra High Frequency (UHF) and Very High Frequency (VHF) radios; Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS); and radar and aeronautical navigation beacons during the final part of a shipyard fit-out phase before providing ongoing support during the period from sail-away to first oil. The team will then execute a full handover to the operator to complete the contract.

Additionally, Speedcast has expanded its professional services role with two operators in the North Sea to complement and provide network support to the specialist teams who it already supports through radio operator, telecom technician and project/service delivery positions.

Speedcast will also provide engineering resources to another large oil and gas operator to help commission the telecommunication services on a new platform in Malaysia.