Marsol International, a UAE-based global marine solutions provider focused on the offshore oil terminal market and related infrastructure, has entered into a partnership with RMA Engineering Solutions (RMAES) to support its international growth strategy.
RMAES is a member of the RMA Group, a diversified American-owned company headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. RMA specializes in providing innovative infrastructure, automotive and engineering solutions to clients in the emerging markets of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, often in extremely challenging frontier environments. The company has approximately $1 billion in annual revenues with offices on the ground in 21 counties, and has over 8,000 staff.
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RMA's global breadth and support via development and investment funding will enable Marsol to deliver its solutions to a greater service level and a wider customer base. It will also allow Marsol to pursue international growth through its ability to train local resources to take their rightful place in the operation and maintenance of the facilities and related equipment.
Since 2005, based on experienced gained over 46 years, Marsol International has provided operational engineering and management solutions to clients, consultants and EPC contractors for new offshore facilities, and operational and IRM services for existing facilities to offshore terminal owners and operators.
Mike Young, Managing Director of Marsol International, said: "Marsol International has always employed a holistic approach to growing our business. We understand that the key to developing emerging markets is to train local people to an internationally accepted level, whereby empowering them to manage their own resources.
"Marsol International adds value by managing this process. From the concept and design stage, through to installation and operation, we work closely with clients to understand their requirements to ensure their needs are met by a fully operational solution with minimal modifications. Taking ownership of this process and training local staff to operate the field on a day-to-day basis is key to this integrated approach."
"We are delighted to be working with RMA. Its understanding of emerging markets gives another dimension to our service and offers real value and insight to our customers."
James Hamann, CEO RMAES, said: "For the past 25 years RMA has enjoyed steady growth across the globe. This is largely through our ability to diversify our offering while remaining focused on servicing clients with excellence across the frontier markets of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Combining the global size and breadth of RMA with Marsol International's specialised skills and experience in the oil and gas market will give Marsol the platform it needs for growth."
Marsol's team of experienced engineers understand first-hand the real life scenarios on a busy oil field and ensure their services and related infrastructure / products are designed, manufactured and installed to meet customer's operational requirements. The focus being on OPEX control, reliability with limited risk through ensuring integrity and life extension potential. The company is involved in all stages of offshore terminal projects from Front End Engineering Design (FEED) to Operations and Maintenance (O&M).
