Aqueos Corporation acquires DSV Kelly Ann

Engineered for complex subsea operations, the Kelly Ann is equipped to support pipeline installation, decommissioning, inspection, maintenance, and a wide range of additional underwater construction activities.

“After six years of operating this highly specialised and exceptionally efficient vessel under charter, we fully recognise the Kelly Ann’s critical role in delivering our offshore construction services,” said Eric Legendre, President, Aqueos Corporation. “Bringing this unique asset permanently into our fleet positions Aqueos to expand our capabilities and continue providing customers with industry-leading service for decades to come.”

Founded in 2000 in Santa Barbara, California, Aqueos provides manned diving, remotely operated vehicle (ROV), and comprehensive subsea services for the oil and gas and marine construction industries across the Gulf of America, West Coast, and select international regions. In 2022, Aqueos became an independently operated member of the Michels Family of Companies, a diversified global leader in energy and infrastructure construction.

“Integrating Aqueos into the Michels Family of Companies aligned our shared values, complementary services, and commitment to delivering the highest level of performance,” said Pat Michels, President & CEO, Michels Corporation. “Acquiring the Kelly Ann reinforces our dedication to equipping our teams and our customers with the safest, most reliable tools to execute complex projects the right way.”

DSV Kelly Ann features an integrated saturation diving system and moonpool-launched diving bell. The vessel supports surface air diving to 150 ft, saturation diving to 1000 ft, and ROV operations to 3000 m, with accommodations for up to 74 people.

Its systems include a DNV-classed, IMCA-compliant, 14 person Dräger Saturation Diving System with a three-person bell and self-propelled hyperbaric lifeboat (SPHL), along with an ABS-classed Twin LARS Surface Diving System and integrated 150 HP work-class ROV.

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