Marine & Offshore
capabilities
Activities managed in a single
complex project
Relationships managed in a single complex project
On-site personnel managed in a singlecomplex project
Beneath the surface,
beyond the ordinary
The ocean floor holds its secrets close. Upstream Technology brings the marine engineering expertise, survey technology and project discipline to uncover them.
From sub-sea geophysical survey to complex shutdown management and complete mining system delivery, proven across decades in some of the harshest offshore environments on earth.
Delivered through a
fully integrated approach
Our fully integrated approach brings together diverse expertise and advanced capabilities at every stage, from research and development to commissioning and operational support, delivered through advanced project management capabilities; ensuring effective and reliable performance from concept to commissioning.
Research & Development
Full Discipline Engineering
Manufacturing, Fabrication & Assembly
New Technology Installation & Integration
Commissioning & Operational Support
Our Marine & Offshore technology
Next-Gen Seabed Crawler
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle M62
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle M61
Specialist Marine
Geosurvey Expertise
As specialists in seabed mapping, hazard identification and 3D seabed profiling, we deliver comprehensive geophysical services.
The Marine GeoSurvey Division delivers advanced sub-sea geophysical surveys for offshore and near-shore mineral exploration. Using Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and conventional systems deployed from vessels of opportunity, we acquire and process high-resolution data for accurate seabed mapping and hazard identification.
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
Two containerised AUVs, operating at depths from 10 to 300 metres and flying at 10m altitude, equipped with 2D and 3D Sub-Bottom Profiling, Side Scan Sonar, Multibeam Echosounder, Magnetometer and Subsea LiDAR, enabling rapid, high-accuracy data capture even in the most challenging environments. Our team processes and interprets data in-house, supporting decisions across the full exploration and mining lifecycle.
A Complete Shutdown Management Ecosystem
We manage complex shutdowns end to end, from workscope development through execution, providing a single point of accountability for delivery on time, on budget and to specification.
Delivering Excellence on Every Project
Since 2003, the Projects Division at Upstream Technology has delivered over 140 Category 1–3 projects with an exceptional record of staying within budget. Only three exceeded their limit by more than 5%, and none by more than 10%.
In the past decade, the division has executed two major capital projects, MV SS Nujoma and MV Benguela Gem. SS Nujoma achieved an 8% increase in nameplate capacity within its first year, delivered 5% in cost savings, and reached completion three months ahead of schedule. Benguela Gem delivered 20% additional production in its first year, came in 19% under budget, and was also completed three months early, all during the disruption of COVID-19. Both projects hold an excellent safety record.
20% additional production in 12 months while staying 19% under budget, delivered 3 months earlier than planned.
Nameplate capacity increased from 48 to 52 samples with a 5% cost saving, delivered 3 months earlier than planned.