Aqueos Corp. Acquires DSV Kelly Ann

Aqueos Corp., a member of the Michels Family of Companies, announces its acquisition of the DSV Kelly Ann Candies.

Kelly Ann Candies is a purpose-built, Jones Act-compliant dive support vessel. The acquisition strengthen Aqueos’ long-term commitment to safe surface and saturation diving and deepwater construction.

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

“After six years of operating this highly specialized and exceptionally efficient vessel under charter, we fully recognize the Kelly Ann’s critical role in delivering our offshore construction services,” says Eric Legendre, president, Aqueos Corp. “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.” 

Aqueos Corp.

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.

“Integrating Aqueos into the Michels Family of Companies aligned our shared values, complementary services, and commitment to delivering the highest level of performance,” says Pat Michels, president and CEO, Michels Corp. “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

DSV Kelly Ann features an integrated saturation diving system and moonpool-launched diving bell. The vessel supports surface air diving to 150 ft and saturation diving to 1,000 ft. In addition, it allows ROV operations to 3,000 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 this, it has an ABS-classed Twin LARS Surface Diving System and integrated 150 HP work-class ROV. 

Learn more about DSV Kelly Ann: https://aqueossubsea.com/assets-vessels/kelly-ann-candies/ 

SOURCE – Michels Corp.

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