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Mammoet introduces Versatile Ballast System at OTC Houston
Mammoet, global leader in Engineered Heavy Lifting and Transport, will introduce its new Versatile Ballast System during the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston.
Time Savings
The installation of offshore platforms by float-over-method is time consuming and costly. Now, Mammoet introduces an improved ballast system that simplifies and combines ballasting for load-out and float-over operations: the Mammoet Versatile Ballast System. It is a sophisticated, yet simple, fully modularized system that is easily installed and fits any barge without the need for modifications. The system utilizes one equipment set-up that is able to perform both ballasting operations. This significantly shortens the period for installation and decommissioning of the system on the barge, ultimately saving on barge rental time. Depending on other float-over preparations, it can accelerate the installation time to get the platform in production up to one week earlier.
The Versatile Ballast System eliminates the need to convert the ballast system after load-out. This time-saving can speed up the platform production date by up to one week (depending on other float-over preparations). It can be installed within two weeks, using a minimum of equipment, manpower and space. The main part of the installation can be performed on the quayside. This can save up to five weeks of barge rental time. The actual time-savings differ per project and depend on other preparatory activities that need to take place on the barge. Decommissioning of the system is also faster; adding a further two – three weeks of time-savings, compared to the conventional approach.
Designed for efficiency and safety
The Versatile Ballast System has been designed with efficiency and safety in mind. The system is modular, fully containerized and contains standard elements. This simplifies transportation and significantly reduces installation time. The system is operated and monitored from a central control system by skilled Mammoet specialists.
Source: Mammoet
Time Savings
The installation of offshore platforms by float-over-method is time consuming and costly. Now, Mammoet introduces an improved ballast system that simplifies and combines ballasting for load-out and float-over operations: the Mammoet Versatile Ballast System. It is a sophisticated, yet simple, fully modularized system that is easily installed and fits any barge without the need for modifications. The system utilizes one equipment set-up that is able to perform both ballasting operations. This significantly shortens the period for installation and decommissioning of the system on the barge, ultimately saving on barge rental time. Depending on other float-over preparations, it can accelerate the installation time to get the platform in production up to one week earlier.
The Versatile Ballast System eliminates the need to convert the ballast system after load-out. This time-saving can speed up the platform production date by up to one week (depending on other float-over preparations). It can be installed within two weeks, using a minimum of equipment, manpower and space. The main part of the installation can be performed on the quayside. This can save up to five weeks of barge rental time. The actual time-savings differ per project and depend on other preparatory activities that need to take place on the barge. Decommissioning of the system is also faster; adding a further two – three weeks of time-savings, compared to the conventional approach.
Designed for efficiency and safety
The Versatile Ballast System has been designed with efficiency and safety in mind. The system is modular, fully containerized and contains standard elements. This simplifies transportation and significantly reduces installation time. The system is operated and monitored from a central control system by skilled Mammoet specialists.
Source: Mammoet
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