SEABASS from James Fisher Decommissioning

James Fisher Decommissioning have a vision to be the go-to well abandonment and decommissioning partner to our clients, delivering a full range of services and equipment across decommissioning project life spans – from plugging and abandonment to pipeline clearance and structural removal.

An exciting development in this space is the launch of our vessel based subsea well abandonment tool SEABASS.

SEABASS is a revolutionary, single trip mechanically locking system for the abandonment of category 2 wells.  It meets global market criteria and is designed to deliver cost and time efficiencies compared to existing alternatives. SEABASS is designed to remove contaminants and provide barriers to allow the well site to return to its original environmental state.

By incorporating SEABASS into our existing full back deck capabilities, whether combining with our ultra-high pressure abrasive water jet cutting, for example, a single vessel and multi-skilled team delivers cost and time efficiencies, reduces deck and POB space, improves assurance and safety while significantly reducing a projects carbon footprint. This positions James Fisher Decommissioning to deliver a single-source solution, reducing contractual complexity and enabling multi-well and multi-operator campaigns, encouraging collaboration along with more efficient and effective use of vessels – one vessel, one team.

The design team behind the SEABASS tool have extensive experience in well plug and abandonment operations and have come up with a solution that answers the most common concerns raised by clients.

“It is currently a very exciting time for James Fisher Decommissioning.  The acquisition of Subsea Engenuity Ltd in June 2021 enabled us to develop new technology and we’re hoping the SEABASS is the first of many.  There’s a great excitement around the company and we’re looking forward to showcasing it to all of our clients.  The real adventure starts offshore this December where SEABASS will be part of a wells campaign in the North Sea.”

Richard Henderson, Engineering Director, James Fisher Decommissioning.

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