DYNAMIC
POSITIONING (DP) FLOATOVER METHOD
COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Transport is the industry leading pioneer of the dynamic positioning floatover method. We have a proven track record of safe and successful float-over installations around the world using our state of the art purpose, built DP2 semi-submersible vessels. We provide our clients with high quality packaged DP floatover installation solutions.
ADVANTAGES
No anchoring and minimized marine spread
Less weather exposure - shorter window required
Quick installation time
Less interference with other marine operations
Excellent maneuverability
Independent of water depth
Not limited by an obstructed seabed
Greater increased operability
Loadout
Loadout of the topside module onto our Vessel takes place by lift-on, roll-on or skid-on method.
Transport
The Vessel sails directly to the discharge site along the quickest and safest route.
Pre-Installation
After the seafastening is removed, the Vessel is de-ballasted and maneuvered into the Jacket using the fully redundant Class 2 Dynamic Positioning System.
Installation
As soon as the Vessel is exactly in the correct horizontal position, the Vessel ballasts quickly, bringing the Topside in contact with the Jacket. When there is a sufficiently large gap between the Vessel and the Topside, the Vessel maneuvers out of the Jacket.
INDUSTRY LEADER IN DP
FLOATOVER INSTALLATION METHOD
PROJECT | CLIENT | YEAR | WATER DEPTH (m) | VESSEL | TYPE | DECK WEIGHT (tonnes) | AREA |
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HASBAH (2) | EMAS/Aramco | 2017 - 2019 | 42 - 48 | TAK | DP | 6,500 - 7,500 | Arabian Gulf |
Borwin3 | TenneT/Petrofac | 2016 - 2018 | 40 | XHK | DP | 18,500 | North Sea |
NASR (3) | ADMA/HHI | 2015 - 2018 | 26 | XYK, XRK, & ZYK | DP | 11,000 - 19,500 | Arabian Gulf |
Baronia | Petronasl/HHI | 2015 - 2017 | 76 | XRK | DP | 15,500 | Malaysia |
Bergading | HESS/HHI | 2014 - 2017 | 56 | XRK | DP | 21,500 | Malaysia |
KBB Floatover Project | KPOC/PBJV | 2011 - 2014 | 142 | XRK | DP | 19,000 | Malaysia |
DSO-EGP3B | Chevron/HHI | 2011 - 2014 | 16 | TAK | DP + Tethers | 7,400 | Nigeria |
Umm Shaif (2) | ADMA/HHI | 2007 - 2009 | 13 - 17 | KSK | DP | 7,500 - 8,000 | UAE |
Al Shaheen (2) | MOQ/SDE | 2007 - 2009 | 62 | TAK | DP | 9,600 - 10,400 | Middle East |
Bunga Orkid A | Talisman/SDE | 2006 - 2008 | 53 | KSK | DP | 13,300 | Malaysia |
Bunga Raya A | Talisman/HHI | 2001 - 2003 | 55 | TAK | DP | 8,800 | Malaysia |
Bunga Raya E | Talisman/SDE | 2004 - 2006 | 55 | KSK | DP | 9,600 | Malaysia |
Rong Doi | Talisman/SDE | 2003 - 2005 | 80 | KSK | DP | 5,700 | Vietnam |