EnerMech has secured a new five-year contract from Bumi Armada to provide crane management and lifting services on the Armada Kraken FPSO in the UK North Sea.
The work covers the vessel operating east of Shetland and also includes helideck and scaffolding support under the company’s Lifting Solutions business line. The scope may later be expanded to shutdown services, hose and pipework integrity, and rotating equipment.
The award follows other North Sea contract wins for EnerMech in early 2025, including lifting services work on the Anasuria FPSO and offshore shutdown support services for the Triton FPSO.
According to the company, the contract also reflects the role of its multi-skilled hybrid crewing model. That structure combines crane operators, crane maintainers, and deck crew in one integrated team to reduce offshore personnel requirements, lower costs, and improve operational efficiency.
The Armada Kraken FPSO is located on UK block 9/2b, about 350 km northeast of Aberdeen. The converted Suezmax tanker has a nameplate production capacity of 80,000 bbl/day, storage capacity of more than 600,000 barrels, and the ability to process 460,000 barrels per day of reservoir fluids.
Charles “Chuck” Davison Jr., CEO of EnerMech, said the company’s experience in crane management and lifting services on FPSOs worldwide underpins its focus on safety, reliability, and lifecycle value. He said the company looks forward to working with Bumi Armada’s team on the Armada Kraken.
Daniel Collins, SVP Lifting Solutions at EnerMech, said the division focuses on optimizing every lift and delivering client value. He added that the company is accustomed to the harsh conditions of the UK North Sea and provides solutions aimed at maximizing crane availability and reducing machine downtime.
