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About Global Subsea

Independent thinking for connected offshore delivery.

Global Subsea Energy Consultancy is a UK-based engineering consultancy supporting integrated SURF package delivery for offshore oil and gas, wind, and wider energy infrastructure.

Our story

Built around the practical reality of delivery.

We work where technical decisions need to remain connected to procurement, fabrication, marine operations, and installation. Our focus is to bring a clear, independent delivery perspective to complex offshore packages—without losing sight of the detail that makes execution work. Maintaining safety and controlling cost where it matters most. Offering Master Service Agreement (MSA) support to multiple Company, Owner Engineer or Contractors to delivery high quality services project support.

UK base · global reach

Close to the work, wherever the package is delivered.

From a UK base, Global Subsea supports clients and project teams working across international offshore energy markets. We engage collaboratively, bringing relevant insight at the point it can have the greatest impact on delivery. Within very close reach of the main flexible pipe and cable suppliers in Europe.

UK-based

A grounded engineering perspective shaped by offshore delivery realities.

Globally active

Support for project teams, suppliers, and stakeholders across offshore markets.

Package-focused

Attention on quality. Independent. Highly Experienced. Well connected. Flexible (multi-client based)

Global Subsea leadership

Leadership

Steven Forbes

Chartered Mechanical & Offshore Engineer since 2005 with over 26 years in the oil and gas industry. Seeking to provide Clients direct access to SURF delivery and installation expertise with a balanced outlook having extensive theoretical and practical knowledge spread across Operator, Owner Engineer and Contractors. Supporting the Global Subsea slogan of Always Home Safe, paramount importance in all that we do.

Independent

An objective viewpoint, shaped by what the package needs rather than a predetermined solution.

Innovative

A willingness to challenge assumptions and find clearer, more effective ways forward.

Highly Experienced

Practical awareness of the engineering and offshore realities that influence delivery.

Associated service providers

Linked expertise across the delivery chain.

Global Subsea works alongside a select network of specialist service providers and/or consultants. Each brings complementary capability that extends the reach of our delivery support ensuring quality and value in delivery.

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Hydrodynamic Analysis

Complements the SURF package management delivery with the capability to perform all types of analytical scope involving SURF products including floating wind and new energy sectors.

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Hydrodynamic Analysis

Complements the SURF package management delivery with the capability to perform all types of analytical scope involving SURF products including floating wind and new energy sectors.

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Hydrodynamic Analysis

Complements the SURF package management delivery with the capability to perform all types of analytical scope involving SURF products including floating wind and new energy sectors.

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Client Representative & Subsea Engineering Specialist

Provide high value offshore support to ensure safe and successful project execution in line with project procedures and Company HSE requirements.

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Materials Specialist

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Flexible Pipe Technical Expert

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Work alongside the people delivering the project.

We integrate with client teams, contractors, and supply-chain partners to clarify ownership, surface dependencies, and create productive momentum. The aim is not to add another layer of process—it is to make the important decisions easier to see and act on.

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Bring the whole delivery picture into view.

Talk to Global Subsea about how an independent, delivery-focused perspective can support your next offshore package.

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