The leg extensions to MPI’s wind-turbine installation vessel (WTIV), MPI Resolution, are now in place, class approved and fully operational.
The upgrade work took place over an intense sixty-days conversion programme working 24/7. A multi-skilled group of workers peaking at around fifty personnel, included specialists for welding high-grade steel and performing onsite machining operations, all positioned at the top of the existing legs.
During the upgrade period, MPI Resolution was jacked-up to a deck height 25 metres above the quay in order to gain production benefits during the upgrade works to each of the six legs. Access from quay level to the deck was provided by two temporary erected stair towers.
Picture by MPI Offshore.
Water Depths of up to 35 M
These improvements to MPI Resolution will allow jacking operations to be carried out in up to 35 m of water depths, including allowances for leg penetration and air gap. MPI Resolution, the first purpose-built WTIV in the industry, came into commission during 2003 and is owned by MPI Offshore.
