Subsea 7

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Subsea 7 Inc
Type of co. Public
Founded
Headquarters George Town, Cayman Islands
Industry Offshore engineering
Revenue USD 1,287 million (2005)
Operating income USD 166 million (2005)
Net income USD 45 million (2005)
Employees 4000 (2006)
Website www.subsea7.com

Subsea 7 (OSE: SUB) is a Norwegian subsea engineering and construction company. Subsea 7 has it's headquarters in George Town on the Cayman Islands. The largest owner is Siem Industries with 39%. The company is listed on Oslo Stock Exchange.

The company has five main divisions: Subsea field development; ROV support to Drill Rig Operations; Inspection, Repair and Maintenance; Survey and Positioning; and Development and Application of Subsea Technology. 45% of the revenue is generated in the North Sea while West Africa allocates 28% of the revenue. Other important areas are Brazil (11%), Asia Pacific (8%) and Gulf of Mexico (7%).

Subsea 7 is the result of mergers between DSND, Halliburton Subsea, Subsea Offshore and Rockwater. The company was listed on Oslo Stock Exchange in August 2005.