Harkand, the international subsea inspection, repair, maintenance and light construction group, has confirmed the acquisition of the main assets and business of Veolia Marine Services (VMS).

The transaction is in line with the announcement of 21 May 2013.

The acquisition adds 150 onshore and offshore staff, three dynamically-positioned multi-purpose vessels (MSV) and six work-class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to Harkand’s growing workforce and fleet.

With Harkand already active in the North Sea, Asia Pacific and Africa, this acquisition expands the group’s international reach by adding a Houston operation with an established track-record in deepwater inspection, repair and maintenance in the Gulf of Mexico.

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