The Fugro group of companies is an international consulting company that provides measurements and interpretations of data related to the earth's surface and the soils and rocks beneath. On the basis of this data, the Company provides advice, generally for purposes related to the oil and gas industry, the mining industry and the construction industry. Focussing on providing solutions to its client's requirements, the group was created by the merger of Fugro and McClelland groups of companies. Fugro operates on a world-wide scale. The group employs over 9,000 people in over 250 offices world-wide and is headquartered in the Netherlands. Further information can be found on the Fugro website (www.fugro.com).

Fugro Survey Limited forms part of Fugro's Offshore Survey Division and has bases in Aberdeen and Gt. Yarmouth. Operations are conducted primarily on the North West European Continental Shelf, Mediterranean, and West Africa regions. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle operations are carried out through out the Eastern Hemisphere. Fugro Survey Limited operates a fleet of five vessels that are permanently equipped with survey spreads, all of which are primarily geophysical / hydrographic vessels and an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV). In addition the Company provides ROV, survey and surface / subsea positioning equipment and services to other contractors and organisations, deployed from their vessels, barges and rigs.