News
We love sharing our latest Osbit developments with the world. Check out our latest press releases below.
North East engineering innovator Dr Tony Trapp retires
Following Osbit’s recent acquisition by Venterra Group, its founder, Executive Chairman, and subsea engineering innovator Dr Tony Trapp MBE has decided to retire, as he moves on from the industry after a hugely successful career spanning over 50 years.
Osbit eyes up offshore wind expansion as part of ambitious new group
Northumberland based offshore engineering company Osbit has joined an exciting new offshore wind group poised to invest £250m in capabilities across the offshore windfarm life-cycle by mid-2022.
Osbit reaches key milestone in build of FTAI Ocean’s Smart Tower System
North East England based offshore technology supplier Osbit Ltd has reached a key milestone in the assembly of an innovative new well intervention tower system for FTAI Ocean.
Osbit to supply versatile Swordfish trenching vehicle to Jan De Nul
Osbit Ltd. (UK) has been awarded a contract by Luxembourg vessel operator Jan De Nul Group for the design and construction of a new subsea trenching vehicle, named Swordfish.
Osbit introduces new teaching and learning structures
Teaching and learning is at the core of everything we do at Osbit and, to support Osbit’s continued success, we are incorporating some new frameworks into our structure, following feedback from our team.
Osbit Gripper installs first pile for Sapura Energy on Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm
A pile gripper system, designed and built by offshore equipment supplier Osbit Ltd for leading Malaysian energy service provider Sapura Energy Bhd, is now being used to install monopiles WPD’s Yunlin offshore wind farm in Taiwan.
Osbit company culture celebrated with EIC award win
Osbit, the offshore technology supplier has been bestowed with the Energy Industry Council (EIC) Culture Award at the organisation’s annual awards ceremony for member organisations.
Osbit supports progression of seabed project for electric vehicle battery production
Announced at an event held at Port of Blyth, which was attended by leading North East politicians and industry specialists, Osbit helped share plans for a large-scale novel technology system that will collect the minerals from the seabed in the Pacific Ocean, with minimised environmental impact.
Osbit sets sights on the future
2020 has been a big year for Osbit, turning 10 years old, having our largest order book to date, along with our largest and most capable team. All continuing through what has been an immensely challenging year for everyone.
North East offshore engineering firm welcomes host of new talent on board
Leading North East offshore technology supplier Osbit has welcomed two graduates and two further permanent staff members to its Northumberland-based team.
Osbit to deliver monopile upending tool for Seajacks
Offshore equipment supplier Osbit has secured a contract with Seajacks to design and build a monopile upending bucket, to be used by the vessel operator in its offshore wind turbine installation projects.
Osbit’s Dr Tony Trapp MBE wins award for Outstanding Contribution to Subsea Industry
Executive Chair and co-founder of Osbit Ltd, Dr Tony Trapp MBE has been presented with an award for his outstanding contribution to the global subsea industry.
Osbit to provide well intervention system for FTAI Ocean
Osbit Ltd, the UK-based offshore technology company, has been awarded a contract by FTAI Ocean, a subsidiary of Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC (FTAI), to design and construct an innovative new well intervention tower system.
North East offshore engineering business achieves unprecedented growth
North East engineering company, Osbit, has just announced its most successful financial year to date, delivering 55% growth in sales, 44% growth in profit and 30% growth in employees.
Osbit and Global Marine Group win EEEGR award for subsea plough
We’re thrilled to have been awarded the 2019 Marine Science & Technology Award, together with Global Marine Group, at the EEEGR End of Year Celebration and Awards Ceremony held at Dunston Hall in Norfolk last week.
Osbit seeks to drive offshore industry progress with knowledge sharing offering
Osbit, the UK-based specialist offshore equipment supplier, has successfully delivered a state-of-the-art subsea trenching vehicle to Luxembourg vessel operator Jan De Nul.
Osbit to deliver Sapura Energy pile gripper system for Yunlin offshore wind farm project
Osbit, the offshore equipment supplier, has been awarded a contract to design and build an offshore wind turbine pile gripper system, by leading Malaysian-based global energy services provider Sapura Energy.
Osbit showcases innovative approach at Offshore Wind North East 2019
It was a busy and successful OWNE for Osbit as we joined major players in the North East offshore renewables sector, at what has become an important fixture in the North East’s Offshore Wind industry calendar.
Adaptable mental health approach sets Osbit staff up for growth success
Osbit, a Northumberland-based engineering firm, is future-proofing its most valuable asset, its people, by evolving its already substantial wellbeing offering with a range of new and adaptable support options.
Osbit inspires future North East engineers at Port of Blyth STEMtastic event
Inspiring the next generation of North East engineers was the order of the day for the team at Osbit as we partnered with Global Marine Group to welcome schools to their shed at the Port of Blyth for the ‘STEMtastic’ careers event.