Offshore staff
GORINCHEM, the Netherlands– Saipem has contracted Damen Verolme Rotterdam (DVR) to upgrade the Saipem 7000’s DP-3 system.
The upgrade is to meet the new closed ring DP-3 configuration and ABS EHS-P notation. Under DP3 EHS-P notation, the vessel is said to achieve an exceptional level of redundancy with four independent redundancy groups systems.
The project will include the upgrade and modification of the semisubmersible crane and pipelay vessel’s power system for load sharing, the installation of MV, LV and control cables, renewal of the MV and LV switchboards and the motor control centers, the installation of uninterrupted power supplies (UPS) and the creation of an A60 compartment.
Detailed engineering is being executed by Damen Verolme Rotterdam in close cooperation with Saipem.
When completed, the vessel’s DP-3 system with its 12 thrusters will ensure that the vessel can maintain its position in even the most adverse weather conditions. In addition, because theSaipem 7000 can accommodate up to 725 people, the vessel will be able to assist hook-up and commissioning activities as well as initial platform life support.
The works are expected to take about six months, with completion due in 1Q 2019. This represents a tight schedule, Damen said, mainly due to the delivery and installation for the cables, the switchboards and the extensive structural modifications.
The vessel’s most recent visit to DVR was in April 2018 when she spent nine days undergoing mobilization activities.
11/19/2018
