Conversion of the ‘Amazon’, McDermott’s deepwater construction support and pipelay vessel
The Offshore Partners have been involved in the conversion of the ‘Amazon’, Mc Dermott´s Deepwater Construction Support and Pipelay Vessel, capable of executing complex infrastructure and pipeline projects in ultra-deep water.
The 199 meter long vessel is equipped with a fully enclosed 1,653 ST [1,500 MT] dynamic hex joint J-Lay system rated for 11,483 ft [3,500 m] water depth. The hex-joint Dual Production Barrels Fabricate SJ or DJ into Quad, Pent or Hex Joints including ready rack; Fully integrated pipe fabrication production equipment including application of thermal insulation, anti-corrosion and abrasion-resistant coatings.
The Offshore Partners’ services included:
- Engineering management.
- Design and engineering review for vessel conversion and pipe-lay equipment during design phase.
- Project support for specification.
- Design and purchasing of the owner’s pipeline production equipment.
- Planning support.
- Construction and commissioning supervision for pipelay and pipeline production equipment.
- Vessel conversion and sea trials.
