In order to ensure full support to the North American Market, Reflex Marine has opened an office in Houston and you can find us at 16225 Park Ten Place, Suite 500, Houston, 77084, Texas.
Following the qualification of Sparrows Group in 2012 as a Reflex Marine Accredited Service Centre (ASC), which provides support for the FROGs and TOROs operating in the region, the new office will allow us to extend our presence in the region.
This new venture is in direct response to the increasing interest and demand that we have been experiencing from operators in the region and their growing interest in reducing crew transfer risks. Existing and potential new clients in North America will now have easy access to our full commercial and operational capabilities, accredited inspection and maintenance services, training for crews new to the technology and a replacement parts service. Also, with units available for lease, as well as for sale, potential clients will be able to try before they buy.
Companies from across the region took the opportunity to see our specialist crew transfer equipment being demonstrated last November at the Sparrows Group facilities. Some tested the safety equipment by strapping themselves in to experience a lift first-hand. The event was well received by all who attended. Our business manager for North America Grant Wintle said:
"Operators in the Gulf of Mexico are now under increasing pressure to make crew transfers safer. With this in mind Reflex Marine has expanded operations to offer full support to new and existing clients. Transferring crews using our units is very different and does meet with some resistance. Trying our baskets works as an eye opener for some people who don’t realize where the risks are in personnel transfer and how our units mitigate those risks. I believe that the industry overall should welcome this safety/risk debate in North America. The open day was a big success and many of the people who visited were delighted to be able to sample the technology and were very impressed by what they saw".
If you are interested in organizing an appointment with Grant Wintle or if you would like him to call you to discuss your particular needs, please send a message to Grant.