Dockwise Performs Major Offshore Float-over
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - Hamilton, Bermuda 06 August 2009. Dockwise Ltd, announces that,through its subsidiary, it has successfully performed the USD 33million complete transport and float-over installation of 19,000mTMDPP offshore production platform for CPOC located at the JDA BlockB-17, C-19 and B-17-01.Dockwise is the main contractor for CPOC, the operator. Since thecontract was awarded in August 2007, Dockwise's multi-disciplinedproject team has been dedicated to the execution of this completetransportation and installation float-over project under thedirection of the company's Senior Project Manager, Aart van denHoonaard.Preparation for the project included custom-design and fabrication ofLeg Mating Units (LMUs) and Deck Support Units (DSUs), mating andmooring analyses and synchronization of transport, structural, marineand installation engineering expertise.After outfitting the Dockwise vessel, Black Marlin, with grillage andskidbeams, as well as additional steelworks the giant MDPP module wasskidded on board at the Sembawang Yard In Singapore. After thecompletion of the load-out and sea-fastenings, the vessel departedfor offshore location where the float-over installation took place."The float-over operation itself was carried out in environmentalconditions that were close to those calculated as the limit for asafe operation; Wind 15 - 20 knots and decreasing after 3 pm, sea andswell approximately 1.0 m significant but with a short period thathardly caused any motions on the Black Marlin" says Herman vanRaaphorst, Dockwise Director of Projects.Once the mating wires were connected, the load transfer took sixhours to complete.Dockwise was audited during the execution of this project and as aresult has been nominated for the ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001certification by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance. Thesecertificates are in addition to the ISO 9001 certificate for DockwiseShipping.The certifications confirm the company's commitment to continuousimprovement regarding safety and environment in the activities.André Goedée, CEO of Dockwise commented, "All in all, this project isa milestone in the history of Dockwise, whereby the company hasperformed this float-over directly for two major National OilCompanies. Dockwise has successfully managed the entire project fromstart to finish and provided the client with a reliable, safe andcost efficient operation."http://hugin.info/137711/R/1332964/315912.jpghttp://hugin.info/137711/R/1332964/315914.jpghttp://hugin.info/137711/R/1332964/315915.jpgThis announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Datum: 06.08.2009 - 13:44 Uhr
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