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In line with our client’s plan, SBM Offshore announces the sailaway of the last two modules for the Turret Mooring System, destined for Singapore for integration into the hull of Equinor’s Johan Castberg FPSO. This milestone represents the successful completion of the modules fabrication phase.
“We are delighted to have completed this milestone for the Johan Castberg project. It represents a great achievement thanks to the quality work performed by the project teams across the world, the close engagement with our client and the dedication and expertise of the yard and our vendors,’’ said Michael Sandberg, SBM Offshore Senior Project Manager.
Drydocks World Dubai (DDW) fabricated all four modules for the Turret Mooring System (TMS). The first two modules, the Bogie Support Structure and the Lower Turret, were completed in 2019 and delivered to the Singapore yard in 2019/2020. The Manifold and Gantry modules were completed and safely loaded onto the transportation vessel in mid-April, and delivery to the Singapore yard is planned for in May.
The success of the fabrication phase is largely thanks to the strong relationship with our client and our fabrication contractor. DDW has proven again that quality and safety are of the highest importance with the delivery of an excellent product and zero Lost Time Injuries reported throughout the project. DDW has, together with Equinor and SBM Offshore, also been fully committed to the importance of human rights and workers welfare, and focused on this being an integral part of the yard’s culture.
‘’This accomplishment also displays the strength of our business continuity strategy under today’s exceptional circumstances worldwide. Given the additional challenges, delivering this key milestone as planned is an outstanding performance by all involved,” commented Laurent Agussol, SBM Offshore Turret & Mooring Product Line Director.
