About
Terra-Mare is a privately owned company with 40 years of expertise in the oil & gas industry. As a dynamic and experienced service provider, we offer tailored solutions for onshore and offshore operations across Latin America.
With a strong presence in 11 key cities, we support exploration, development, and production in the Austral, Norte, and Malvinas Basins. Leveraging industry expertise and regional reach, we optimize time, resources, and profitability for foreign companies operating in the region.
○ Operational Excellence: Providing safe, reliable, and efficient marine services through meticulous fleet maintenance and superior operational standards.
○ Integrity and Transparency: Upholding honesty and transparency in all commercial practices to safeguard our clients, employees, and corporate reputation.
○ Safety and Sustainability: Fostering an unwavering culture of safety while actively contributing to environmental protection and sustainability.
○ Proactive Leadership: Embracing change, anticipating industry challenges, and transforming them into strategic opportunities, making us an employer and partner of choice.
○ Constantly refining processes to ensure reliable and efficient services for clients.
○ Fostering continuous training and development for shore-based and seagoing personnel.
○ Embedding environmental responsibility into all operations.
○ Prioritizing the safety and well-being of individuals in every activity.
○ Strengthening capabilities to achieve ambitious goals.
○ At Terra-Mare, safety is a top priority.
○ We proactively uphold ISM standards, ensuring all employees are committed to safety and quality in every operation. Our officers and crew receive continuous training onshore, onboard, and externally to meet strict international maritime regulations.
○ Our goal is Zero Incidents, Accidents, and Oil Spills.
○ We comply with the highest industry standards, strengthening our market competitiveness. Committed to environmental responsibility, we continuously minimize our impact and work toward a sustainable future.
Oil and Gas Services
Crewing Services
Terra Mare enables foreign vessels to operate within Argentinian territory by managing all crewing compliance requirements end-to-end. This includes union negotiations, crew nationalization processes, and ensuring the appropriate Argentine crew complement is in place—all while defending the customer’s interests.
Catering Services
Terra Mare is the only Argentine company providing a fully integrated offshore catering and housekeeping service, covering land and maritime logistics, qualified personnel with all required offshore certifications, union negotiations, and meeting international standards — all under one turnkey solution.
Marine Operations Services
Terra Mare provides a comprehensive range of specialized offshore services, enabling the full development of any marine project from a single point of contact — including Loading Masters, Marine Mammal Observers (MMO), Subsea & Diving Operations, Flag Waivers for Floating Assets, amongst others.
Logistics and Mobilization
Terra Mare supports international companies and expatriate personnel in navigating all administrative and logistical requirements to operate in Argentina — from work permits, visas and flag endorsements to travel coordination, meet & greet services, medical coordination and 24/7 crew assistance, ensuring a seamless end-to-end mobilization experience.
Procurement and Logistics
Terra Mare handles the full procurement and logistics cycle for offshore operations in Argentina, sourcing and purchasing local equipment, materials and services, managing fresh and bonded stores, and providing robust warehousing and delivery infrastructure — including waste management and final disposal.
HQSE – Measurement and Control
API 653 Inspections (Tank integrity)
HSQE Integral Technical Consulting
Safety Inspections
Gas free inspection certificate Management
Drone Inspection Services – Optical & Thermal Imaging
Our Projects
Seismic Survey
Malvinas Basin
(Blocks MLO_123 & MLO_124)
On behalf of TGS, we provided a full Argentinian crew for the seismic vessel Hai Yang Shi You 721 and supply vessel Victory G. The 6-month campaign included crew changes in Comodoro Rivadavia and Ushuaia, covering manning, logistics, PPE, and documentation.
Seismic Survey
North Basin
(Blocks CAN_107 & CAN_109)
On behalf of Rederij Groen, we provided a full Argentinian crew for the supply vessel Sunrise G. The 3-month project included crew changes in Mar del Plata and covered manning, logistics, PPE, and documentation.
Seismic Survey
CAA40/46, Fénix, Calamar, CAN_102
Backed by over 20 years of experience, our founding partners have supported four successful seismic campaigns in Argentina’s offshore basin (2004, 2012, 2015, 2024). Scope includes crewing with Argentinian seafarers, guard/chase/route clearance with local tonnage, and supply services.
Malvinas Project
Ultra-Deep Exploration Well
Deep-water offshore drilling at 2,000m depth under harsh conditions (60-knot winds, 8m waves). Scope included onboard personnel and equipment, oil spill training for Argentinian crews, logistics and equipment storage in Comodoro Rivadavia, and full-scale response drills.
Carina-Aries
Offshore Gas Production
As McDermott International’s main contractor, our founding partners supported the construction and installation of subsea pipelines and jackets for Argentina’s largest and the world’s southernmost offshore gas project, operated by Total Austral. Scope included master agency services, Argentinian crew management (incl. DB-60), and chartering of 7 vessels for pipe delivery from La Plata to southern ports and site.
Firmina
Fiber Optic Cable Installation
Supported SubCom and Google in deploying the world’s longest open subsea cable, connecting the U.S. East Coast to Las Toninas, Argentina. In partnership with Gaeaquatic Ltd., our scope included PLGR route clearance, 12 km shore-end installation, permits and insurance, and provision of support vessels, materials, and land contractor.
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