VIKING Secures Three-Year Contract To Supply Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) To Serica Energy Plc

Following a competitive tender process, globally renowned safety product manufacturer and service provider, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment (VIKING) has won a three-year contract to supply personal protective equipment (PPE) to Serica Energy plc, one of the UK’s renowned Oil & Gas company.

The deal with the UK-based Oil and Gas Company, Serica Energy plc, is the second of its kind for VIKING, in consecutive years.

VIKING secures Serica Energy’s PPE contract

VIKING will work with Babcock Offshore to deliver aviation suits for the Serica Energy’s crew in the British sector of the North Sea. The contract marks VIKING’s second major success in the offshore aviation segment in as many years, following on from 2019’s agreement with CNOOC Petroleum Europe Limited, which also involved Babcock as aviation provider.

Benny Carlsen, VIKING’s Senior Vice President (SVP) of Global Sales and Marketing, sees these supply and service agreements, as a sign of things to come. He said, “Supplying offshore aircrews is an increasingly important focus for us and we are quickly proving ourselves in this fiercely competitive market.” Benny Carlsen believes there is a direct link between VIKING’s ongoing efforts to enhance its products and services, and its impact in this specialized sector.

New aviation suit fitted with RFID device

VIKING's latest aviation suit is one kilogram lighter than its predecessor, for example and is fitted with a RFID device

VIKING's latest aviation suit is one kilogram lighter than its predecessor, for example and is fitted with a radio-frequency identification device (RFID), equipped to track its condition and detect any possible weak spots.

Heather McManus, VIKING’s Global Sales Manager for Aviation, said “The use of RFIDs also cuts paper consumption significantly, improving operational efficiency, while also benefiting the environment in a way that aligns closely with VIKING’s corporate social responsibility policy.”

Suits featuring reusable Velcro straps

She adds, “Serica Energy is strongly committed to minimizing its environmental impact, a commitment demonstrated in the fact that these suits feature reusable Velcro straps, instead of plastic packaging.”

Heather McManus further stated, “Those working at sea are perhaps more conscious than anyone of the impact our throwaway culture has on the oceans. Cutting out single-use plastics isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s what our customers want to see.”