New vessel concept simplifies intervention

摘要

Unique combination of proven technologies makes heavy well intervention offshore feasible and more cost-effective. For wells and platforms in water depths to 325 ft (100 m), heavy well intervention and remedial work soon will be simpler and easier. A proprietary Elevating Support Vessel (ESV) concept from start-up company Remedial Offshore (Remedial Cyprus PCL) efficiently combines proven technologies from liftboats, derrick barges, jackup rigs, and motor vessels in a single unit. ABS is certifying these unique combination units as "MODU class, where applicable," an indication of their strength and reliability. Designed and purpose-built for well intervention and remedial activities in mature offshore fields, the first-ever ESV unit will enter sea trials in late summer 2008. Two vessels are under construction.