{"id":126229,"date":"2026-04-02T11:14:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T10:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/?p=126229"},"modified":"2026-04-02T11:14:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T10:14:27","slug":"abl-and-pms-sign-rig-move-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/all-media\/news\/abl-and-pms-sign-rig-move-agreement\/","title":{"rendered":"ABL and PMS sign rig move agreement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Energy and marine consultancy ABL<\/a> have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Egyptian offshore construction and services company Petroleum Marine Services (PMS)<\/a> to collaborate on rig moving services<\/a> and marine assurance and risk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working Together for Safe Egyptian Rig Moving <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The MoU spells out that ABL\u2019s local operations in Egypt, can be called upon to provide rig moving and operations technical support, as well as its wide range of marine assurance and risk services, including rig inspections, DP assurance and critical systems consulting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>
\n

\u201cIt is great to have the opportunity to cement our relationship with PMS on rig moving and assurance. We have a long track-record in supporting safe and optimised rig operations across the Middle East and North and South Africa. Our and PMS\u2019s strong presence in Egypt means that we can provide a really strong end-to-end offering to support Egyptian rig operations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stephen Craig<\/a>, ABL’s Global Director for Rig Operations <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This move follows December\u2019s announcement from PMS and ABL that the two companies were introducing a unified rig moving service in the Red Sea and Gulf of Suez<\/a>, with the support of EGPC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>
\n

\u201cWe are delighted to formalize the next chapter of our partnership with ABL through this MoU. Building on a foundation of success \u2013 from our initial engineering services to the implementation of unified rig-moving solutions \u2013 this MoU reinforces our shared mission to elevate operational efficiency and safety standards within Egypt\u2019s energy sector. It also reflects PMS\u2019s commitment to deploying world-class expertise that drives the growth, sustainability, and long-term value of Egyptian offshore operations.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engineer Walid Hegazy, Chairman & CEO of PMS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

About ABL Rig Moving <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On average, ABL supports 1,300 rig moves annually. Services include marine warranty survey, vessel surveys and inspections, tow master and OCR support, engineering technical studies including leg penetration assessments (LPAs), site specific assessments (SSAs) and wider geo-consulting to support jack-ups and other types and rigs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>
\n

\u201cWe are pleased to sign this MoU with PMS, following previous engagements with the company. It reflects the close and successful collaboration between our companies, in support of Egyptian offshore energy.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamer Gamil, Country Manager for ABL Egypt <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

About PMS <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

PMS was established in 2001 as independent entity subsidiary from the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC). The company is a key supplier of solutions and services for offshore construction projects of oil and gas field in Egypt and the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABL is part of Oslo-listed consultancy group ABL Group ASA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\n\n\n