Shearwater Geoservices Wins Major Deep-Water Project in West Africa

Shearwater Geoservices, a leading provider of geophysical and geotechnical services to the global energy industry, has secured a significant deep-water ocean-bottom node (OBN) survey contract in West Africa.

This one-month survey, scheduled to commence in Q4 2024, will utilize the advanced capabilities of the SW Tasman vessel, which can deploy both seismic sources and dual remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for node deployment in a single operation.

The project will introduce Shearwater’s proprietary Pearl node technology to the West African region. This compact and high-endurance node system has proven its reliability and effectiveness in numerous operations worldwide.

By leveraging cutting-edge technology and experienced teams, Shearwater is committed to delivering high-quality data and innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of the offshore industry.

Shearwater CEO Irene Waage Basili said: “This project demonstrates yet another operational advantage of our Pearl/Tasman OBN platform. Following its successful mobilisation in India in early 2024 and the recently announced Angola projects through late Q2 2025, this award showcases the platform’s growing impact in complex offshore environments.

“By combining the Pearl node and our unique multi-function SW Tasman vessel, we enhance survey efficiency and unlock the potential of deep-water OBN surveys in environments where cost barriers historically have been too high.”