Accuracy is non-negotiable. But certainty is hard to come by.
Positioning and construction support
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Integrated survey, positioning and ROV that keep offshore installation on schedule. Safely and right the first time.
Offshore construction keeps getting bigger and more complex. But too many projects still depend on disconnected teams and individual services.
We take a different approach. One complete package that includes surveying, positioning, and ROV support. Pipeline in deep water? Monopile in the North Sea? Cable at the shoreline? We give you the required understanding to build with confidence, every time.
Our positioning systems perform from day one. Our ROVs provide critical subsea measurements, manipulations and inspections. And our people, calm under pressure and trusted by clients, make the difference when it matters most. Because offshore construction demands more than availability. It demands assurance.
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Martin Valk
Global lead - Positioning and construction support
Outcomes we deliver
Safety first
We help safeguard your construction project by ensuring employees stay within health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE) exposure limits.
Risk reduction
Our extensive experience helps you to assess and mitigate risk before and during construction, protecting your people, projects and performance.
Global expertise
Our offshore teams know construction support inside out. We support your projects worldwide, maintaining consistent, high-quality service that makes a real difference where it matters most.
Save time and reduce costs
Our specialist support significantly reduces installation and operational time, helping you stay ahead in a competitive market.
Flexible solutions
We provide ROV, survey and positioning services individually or as integrated packages which deliver tailored solutions to complex challenges.
How we deliver our construction support services
Starfix.Suite for custom-built, real-time solutions
For the prestigious Beatrice offshore wind farm project, we created custom-built, real-time decision-support software that integrates subsea positioning using our in-house Starfix.Suite online data acquisition package. This software interfaces all survey sensors on a subsea pile installation frame. This way, our client can install crucial pre-piles within existing tolerances. The result: highly efficient jacket installations in less time. And at lower costs.
Vision technologies for Accurate measurements, touchless
Our QuickVision® touchless tech saved DOPET a full day of barge time in offshore Qatar. Accurate touchdown monitoring means pipelines and ROVs are always in the right place with no wasted time.
Positioning you can rely on 24/7 with Starfix® GNSS
With over 30 years of satellite-based positioning experience and research, Fugro delivers global reach and consistent performance for safe, successful operations for a wide range of offshore tasks. You can trust our tailored positioning solutions, thanks to built-in redundancy so you never go dark, and SatGuard®, for manipulation detection and spoofing mitigation. Still needing support? The 24/7 global service is available when you need it.
Centralised hubs for global remote operations
Our experts in our remote operations centres (ROCs) offer quick project support, all-year-round 24/7 operations and monitoring. Improve time-to-decision, reduce waiting time, and keep your projects moving forward safely and without delay.
Data in real-time for faster decisions with VirGeo®
Manage all your project data in a single space using VirGeo®, without redundant platforms and avoiding initial costs. Real-time as-built data is collected in VirGeo® for easy access and sharing, giving you a head start on your operations and maintenance phases. Secure and scalable with enterprise-grade security.
Help teams to work smarter, not harder.
Field Proven, Industry Leading Solutions
Our support is proven in the field. Years of offshore experience mean we know what works. From survey to ROV positioning, we tailor our services to your project. Fugro's construction support services ensure reduced risk, boosted efficiency, and ensure you get the results you need.
Case study
Reducing Carbon Footprint with USVs: 433km of Subsea Trunkline Installation
The pipeline's proposed route was close to shipping channels, crossed existing subsea infrastructure included fibre optic cables and had environmental constraints. There was no room for error which is why Fugro relied on its Blue Essence® uncrewed surface vessel (USV) to support the pipeline installation during the critical nearshore phase.
Case study
QuickVision® Technology Reduces Pile Positioning Time by 75% in Offshore Qatar
Fugro's patented QuickVision® technology didn't just save a few hours, it saved the Doha Petroleum Construction Company (DOPET) a full day of barge time. See how Fugro reduced costs and allowed faster installation of each mooring pile and the crane operator's on-screen overview showed the actual position of the pile for instant validation.
Case study
Starfix.Suite: Real Time Decision Support for Precision Subsea Pre Pile Installation
At Scotland's largest offshore installation for renewable energy, the Beatrice offshore windfarm, Fugro assisted with the installation of 344 subsea piles. Our custom built, real time decision support survey software enabled a complete view of all survey sensors. Seaway Heavy Lifting were able to use this insight to install pre-piles with exacting tolerances, ready for highly efficient jacket installations.
Case study
QuickVision® Saves 10 Rig Days in the Oil and Gas Sector
By precisely measuring the height inclination and orientation of nine conductors, Fugro's construction support experts saved a significant amount of operational time for Shell UK. The QuickVision® remote sensing technology enabled real-time conductor well setting from a remotely operated vehicle. Positioning, height, inclination and orientation measurements also benefited from enhanced accuracy and overall risk was reduced.
Case study
Landlocked Lake Required Innovative Survey Positioning Solution for Cable Laying
Cable installation along the bottom of Lake Suldalsvatnet in Norway proved to be a challenging scope of work, due to the lakebed being landlocked and Covid-19 restrictions. By working with Nexans to develop a cable work platform (CWP) and utilising our advanced range of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and remote-sensing technology, Fugro's construction support services offered the skills and guidance to achieve the project deadline with no delays.
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How Fugro supports you if you are a …
Survey Operations Lead
Survey Operations Lead
We deploy experienced surveyors who rotate with client vessels and stay embedded. Less effort spent managing contractors and more time to focused on the job.
Uses Starfix® software and ROC-enabled delivery to ensure consistency and quick turnaround when coordinating complex projects, different systems, and data streams.
Provides visual tools like QuickVision® and InclinoCam® to reduce ambiguity and speed up install.
Project Director
Fugro provides integrated delivery of positioning, ROV and survey from one team.
Our experienced teams understand vessel workflows and adapt quickly on-site, avoiding misalignment between contractors and vessel teams.
Not only do our integrated expertise and teams keep your operations smooth, but our ROC-enabled operations also deliver faster mobilisation and real-time troubleshooting.
The wide range of positioning and vision tools, such as QuickVision®, InclinoCam® and Starfix®, ensures you save critical vessel time.
Operations Director
Take full advantage of the limited offshore windows and your vessel day planning with our integrated, remote-enabled delivery of survey, ROV and positioning.
Our tools like Starfix® and ROC reduce offshore exposure and accelerate decision-making, letting you plan your installation activities more effectively and safely.
Fugro deploys embedded teams who know vessel workflows and bring global consistency to your projects.
We support proactive planning and execution to minimise operational risks.
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