Pipe-layer conversion for Brazil contract

The work is taking place at the Scheldepoort Shipyard in Vlissingen, and after completion in June the McDermott International-owned Agile will sail for Brazil where she will be engaged on a five-year contract laying flexible pipe and umbilicals at depths of up to 2,000m for Petrobras.

Alewijnse says it is involved in a number of key installations, including the fitting of an A-frame, a tensioner, thrusters, extra generators, a reel deployment system, the CCTV system, ROVs, and additional generators. In addition, Alewijnse is carrying out modifications to the power distribution systems, fire detection system, DP system, lighting and alarm systems. Other work involves the relocation of winches, cranes and lifeboats.

Ben Bonte, managing director of Alewijnse Marine Rotterdam, said, “The vessel arrived in Vlissingen from Dubai on February 27 and is scheduled to sail for Brazil on June 15, so we are working hard to meet this very tight timeline. This latest order is yet another step in line with our strategy to strengthen our position in the Brazilian market. We have already established a presence in Brazil and this project will help us to reinforce our relationship with Petrobras.”