Success Story | Transporting of 3×330 Class Barge Loaded with Jacket Onboard Semi-Submersible Vessel
Project Building and transporting heavy platform jackets is a complex process under normal conditions. However, Sapura Energy Berhad had just one year to build three jackets in Malaysia and transport them to Al Shaheed Field, Quatarās largest offshore oil field. Managed by North Oil Company (NOC), this field includes 33 platforms spread across nine areas. To enhance production capacity, NOC initiated the USD 60 million Al Shaheen Phase 2 project, which involved installing seven new wellhead platforms (WHPs) in two batches. Sapura Energy Berhad, as the engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning (EPCIC) contractor, was responsible for delivering three WHP jackets, encompassing design, fabrication, transportation, and installation. The project faced a significant challenge: delivering the WHP jackets within a tight 12-month timeframe. All structures were to be fabricated in Malaysia, and traditional towing methods would require at least 40 days to reach Qatar, leaving only 10.5 months for design and construction. Sapura Energy Berhad was challenged with finding the best way to transport the jackets on time and within budget. Facts Reduced transportation time by over 50%, ensuring the project stayed on schedule. Lowered transportation costs by using a single semi-submersible heavy-lift vessel instead of multiple tugs. Ensured the safe