The Ocean Gaurdian is quite old and has serious limitations operating in the waters around the Falklands. It should, however, be able to update the information aquired by the Dolphin some ten or so years ago. There is still no guarantee, at this time, that serious exploration is yet viable in the area.
Last year the Argentinians walked away from an exploration sharing deal, with the UK, around the Falklands.
If Argentina comes they will not make the mistake of last time. They'll bring friends.
This story will not be a one movie hit but a long running Bond franchise if ever I saw it. We're going to be hearing about this for lots of years to come.
Your SDR better get it right 'cos at the moment you've got a bucketload of really expensive chiefs and no feckin' indians (but you'll probably just get rid of more engineers again).
Hanging on to a couple of MR2s for a few more months might not go amiss.
CosmicComet. Please talk to your government. No-one on the Falklands wants a Sullom Voe on their doorstep. The natural place for such an installation and the support for any exploration in the area would be on the Argentinian mainland. This would bring your country billions of pounds in revenue. Surely to goodness, whatever your view of who should rule in Stanley, the best way out of economical difficulties is to strike a deal!
