C-Innovation, LLC (C-I), an affiliate of Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) and its family of companies, has named John Michael Boquet as health, safety and environment (HSE) manager.

Based in Mandeville, Louisiana, his responsibilities will include managing health, safety and environmental aspects of personnel, equipment and activities involved in subsea operations, including ROV, AUV, survey and tooling functions, and well construction and maintenance procedures. He will also be responsible for upholding overall employee safety, company adherence to internal policies and processes, as well as regulatory requirements.

Boquet previously served in HSE roles for Edison Chouest Offshore, Sealand and Falck, as well as administrative manager for Sealand.

Boquet commented, “I am passionate about upholding safe and healthy work environments and I am excited to join the C-Innovation team. My mission is to assure that operations continue to be executed with a diligent commitment to safety, for the benefit of our employees, our clients and our wider environment.”

Boquet is qualified as an emergency medical services paramedic and holds a degree in allied health services from Nicholls State University.

The Chouest group is pleased to announce its acquisition of ROVOP, a leading remotely operated vehicle (ROV) company. With this acquisition, Chouest, alongside its subsea service company, C-Innovation, will now control a fleet of over 100 ROVs and 6 autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).

Bringing ROVOP under the Chouest umbrella not only expands Chouest’s service offerings but also provides ROVOP with enhanced resources. ROVOP will benefit from the support and capabilities of other Chouest companies, including its vessel-based operations, Caltex Oil Tools, Bram Offshore and C-Innovation, allowing it to better serve existing clients and attract new business with expanded service offerings.

“ROVOP has established a reputation for excellence in the ROV industry,” said Dino Chouest. “This acquisition is a key part of our strategy to enhance our integrated subsea services. We are excited to welcome ROVOP’s talented team into our family. Their expertise and capabilities are crucial as we expand our portfolio and continue to offer industry-leading solutions to our clients.”

This acquisition marks a significant step in Chouest’s expansion and demonstrates its commitment to enhancing its technological capabilities and service offerings across the globe. Chouest is eager to embark on this journey with ROVOP, reinforcing its position as a leader in the subsea services industry.

“We look forward to integrating with the Chouest family and leveraging their global resources to enhance our capabilities and expand our reach,” said Neil Potter, CEO of ROVOP. “This is a remarkable opportunity for growth, innovation and delivering even greater value to our clients.”

The integration of ROVOP into Chouest’s operations will begin immediately, with full integration expected to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency across all entities involved.

C-Innovation (C-I), an affiliate of Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) and its family of companies, has promoted Rebecca Dufour to commercial manager.

Dufour joined C-I in 2021 as proposal manager and brought with her more than 20 years of tendering and commercial experience in the offshore oil and gas industry. In her new role as commercial manager, Dufour will be responsible for providing commercial support throughout the project lifecycle; from initial client engagement to tendering, contracting, and operational execution, along with analysis of the current market to develop strategies for growth and new opportunities.

David Sheetz, vice president, C-I, said, “Rebecca has extensive experience in the oil and gas industry and has successfully led planning and preparations for all our engineering, subsea construction, and ROV services proposals from start to finish. We look forward to her continued success in her new role as commercial manager.”

Dufour commented, “I am delighted and honored to take on this new and exciting role and I look forward to working with our talented team to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional service to our clients. I am confident that together, we can continue to grow and build new opportunities for C-I.”