Offshore staff
HOUSTON — McDermott International held a christening ceremony for its newly converted Amazon vessel in the port of Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
The vessel, designed to deliver ultradeepwater projects, has undergone a conversion that includes the following upgraded specifications:
- Highly automated operations;
- Production of hex joints from single or double joints using an onboard multi-joint facility; and
- A pipe hold capacity of 10,000 metric tons.
Amazon's increased level of automation also enables a significant reduction in the crew numbers required to safely perform pipelay operations.
The vessel is designed to be self-sufficient, allowing easy transition from project to project and providing pull-through opportunities for the rest of the McDermott subsea fleet.
"The world-class pipeline system, installation versatility and advanced technology behind the upgrade significantly elevates [Amazon's] ability to efficiently deliver safe, quality-driven results," said Mahesh Swaminathan, senior vice president, Subsea and Floating Facilities.
06.17.2022
