Boskalis' subsidiary Dockwise has been awarded several new contracts for heavy marine transport as well as transport and installation (T&I) services, including contracts for Dockwise's latest addition to the fleet, the world's largest semi-submersible heavy lift vessel the Dockwise Vanguard.
The contracts were awarded since mid-June and carry a combined total value of approximately USD 175 million.
Vanguard to Transport Rigs
Various short term heavy marine transport contracts were acquired, primarily for the transportation of jack-up rigs, and all due to commence in the next couple of months. Included in these contracts is the transportation of large new built rigs from Singapore to Brazil in 2013/14 on the Dockwise Vanguard.
Long Term Marine Transport Contracts
Furthermore, four long term heavy marine transport contracts were acquired of which two also include a float-over T&I component. Dockwise will transport a jacket and topside unit for delivery in Malaysia and install the 15.000 MT topside through a float-over (2015); transport a fixed production structure on behalf of Statoil from Korea to Norway (2016); and Dockwise will execute the installation of the topside for the Aasta Hansteen development in the North Sea through a dual barge float-over (2015).
Vanguard to Transport FPSO
The remaining heavy marine transport contract will involve the Dockwise Vanguard. The Dockwise Vanguard will be deployed for the transportation of a Floating Production, Storage and Offloading unit (FPSO) from the Far East to West Africa (2016).
SWZ Maritime's June issue featured an extensive article about the Dockwise Vanguard, if you are a subscriber, KNVTS member or Nautilus member you can read it online.
Picture: The Dockwise Vanguard is the world's largest semi-submersible heavy lift vessel (by Dockwise/SWZ Maritime, ed. 6 2013)
