TDI-Brooks Completes Geotechnical Project Off Trinidad

27 February 2025

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TDI-Brooks has effectively and safely carried out a third-party geotechnical coring project for Geohidra. This operation was conducted from the DRAGON Field to the HIBISCUS platform off the coast of Venezuela and Trinidad, aboard the DONA JOSE II (DJII). Throughout this campaign, TDI-Brooks performed a total of 18 Cone Penetration Tests (CPTs) utilizing their Neptune 3,000 miniature coiled rod CPT system, achieving penetration depths between 3.25 and 6.25 meters in water depths of 130 to 150 meters. Additionally, 18 Box Core samples and 18 Cyclic Mini T-Bar tests on Box Core samples were successfully completed.

TDI-Brooks offers an extensive selection of marine geotechnical survey services, encompassing offshore, nearshore, and inland areas. Their team employs a wide array of advanced instruments to guarantee precise soil sampling and measurement. The following portable geotechnical took kits are available for use on a 3rd party vessel:

Light coring kit: PC, BC operations. Available Winch, Control House, Track, and A-frame components.
Heavy coring kit: PC, BC, JPC, CPT operations. Available Winch, Control House, Track, and A-frame components