Drydocks World, AET sign vessel conversion deal
Drydocks World, a major plater in the maritime and offshore industry, has signed a contract with Singapore-based AET, a global leader in petroleum shipping, for two tanker-to-modular capture vessel, or MCV, conversion projects, Khaleej Times reports.
AET will be converting these vessels as part of the Marine Well Containment Company’s (MWCC) well containment system.
MWCC is a not-for-profit, stand-alone organisation with 10 member companies, including ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Shell, BP, Apache Anadarko, BHP Billiton, Statoil and Hess. The conversion will be implemented at the Drydocks World’s Dubai facility.
The conversion shall allow the tankers to continue to operate normally in the Gulf of Mexico, with a capability to be deployed as an MCV within the shortest possible time.
The first vessel is expected to arrive at the yard this month and the second vessel in February 2012. Each project will be completed within a period of nine months.
Each vessel will handle about 100,000 barrels of liquid and about 200 million standard cubic feet of gas per day. The MCVs are capable of operating at depths of 10,000 feet.
The vessels will be equipped with new state-of-the-art containment system provided by MWCC. The conversion scope includes installation of four off-power generators, four off-retractable type azimuth thrusters one tunnel thruster, dynamic positioning, pipe racks on deck and supports for process module, flare tower, turret and many others
“We are extremely happy to sign this prestigious contract with AET, a well-known global service provider, as part of our well-articulated strategy of building our presence in the oil, gas and energy industries. We already have an established reputation and strong expertise in carrying out sophisticated vessel conversion projects for world-leading companies. Our thrust on expanding our knowledge base and creating a technology-driven state-of-the-art facility has borne fruit and we are able to effectively serve the industry,” said Khamis Juma Buamim, chairman of Drydocks World.
Drydocks World is one of the most prominent names in the maritime industry with facilities in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
AET will be converting these vessels as part of the Marine Well Containment Company’s (MWCC) well containment system.
MWCC is a not-for-profit, stand-alone organisation with 10 member companies, including ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Shell, BP, Apache Anadarko, BHP Billiton, Statoil and Hess. The conversion will be implemented at the Drydocks World’s Dubai facility.
The conversion shall allow the tankers to continue to operate normally in the Gulf of Mexico, with a capability to be deployed as an MCV within the shortest possible time.
The first vessel is expected to arrive at the yard this month and the second vessel in February 2012. Each project will be completed within a period of nine months.
Each vessel will handle about 100,000 barrels of liquid and about 200 million standard cubic feet of gas per day. The MCVs are capable of operating at depths of 10,000 feet.
The vessels will be equipped with new state-of-the-art containment system provided by MWCC. The conversion scope includes installation of four off-power generators, four off-retractable type azimuth thrusters one tunnel thruster, dynamic positioning, pipe racks on deck and supports for process module, flare tower, turret and many others
“We are extremely happy to sign this prestigious contract with AET, a well-known global service provider, as part of our well-articulated strategy of building our presence in the oil, gas and energy industries. We already have an established reputation and strong expertise in carrying out sophisticated vessel conversion projects for world-leading companies. Our thrust on expanding our knowledge base and creating a technology-driven state-of-the-art facility has borne fruit and we are able to effectively serve the industry,” said Khamis Juma Buamim, chairman of Drydocks World.
Drydocks World is one of the most prominent names in the maritime industry with facilities in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.