Australia-based subsea engineering solutions/services provider Neptune Marine Services has been contracted by BHP Billiton Iron Ore, one of the world's leading suppliers of iron ore, to carry out an inspection and maintenance program at its Finucane Island port facility in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The contract is valued at $9 million.
The contract requires a program of non-destructive testing inspection, execution of maintenance and the ability to carry out these tasks over open water.
Work at BHP Billiton's Finucane Island port facility is expected to being this month.