Bluewater chooses Damen Verolme Rotterdam for final preparations to FPSO 'Aoka Mizu'
From 3rd to 28th December 2018, Damen Verolme Rotterdam (DVR) hosted Bluewater’s 89,184 tonne, 248 metre FPSO Aoka Mizu for the final stage of her refit programme. This followed the vessel’s modification in Dubai during 2017/18. This was in preparation for redeployment as the early production system (EPS) for Hurricane Energy PLC’s Lancaster field.
Offshore readiness procedures
A significant element of the works involved DVR assisting in performing final offshore readiness and commissioning activities prior to a prolonged offshore period for the FPSO.
This included the final preparations for the hook up, installation of the top flare tower, installation of ROV and general E&I installation and modifications. Further to this, various other items of equipment were installed and other services provided to facilitate the requirements of the unit.
The Aoka Mizu last came to DVR in 2009, for an alongside repair pitstop. Launched in 1999, she is the seventh FPSO to be designed, built and owned by Bluewater. She can process 30,000 barrels of crude oil a day and store over 600,000 barrels.
Bluewater Project Manager Jerry Gillis said, “Success is a product of good planning and seamless coordination between companies. The close day-to-day micromanagement of the work fronts between Damen and Bluewater during the period in Rotterdam was an important factor in completing the final steps of the onshore stage of this project.”
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Read moreDamen Verolme Rotterdam can accommodate any seagoing vessel or floating offshore unit. The yard is well known for its drydocking, repair and maintenance capabilities and has a long track record of modification and conversion of ‘upstream’ offshore units.
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