The installation, a critical phase of Qatar’s
offshore energy expansion, was completed using the company’s semi-submersible
heavy transport vessel, Forte, according to a statement from
Boskalis.
The installation was carried out using a dynamic positioning (DP)
float-over operation, a precise and complex procedure. During the operation,
the Forte carefully manoeuvred the 17,818-tonne CPP topside
into position over the pre-installed jacket. Once aligned, the vessel was ballasted
to lower the topside onto the jacket, completing the installation.
This project marks a significant milestone for Boskalis, as the Gallaf
CPP topside represents the heaviest cargo ever loaded onto Forte using
the skid-on method. This method, which involves sliding the topside from the
quayside onto the vessel’s deck via a rail system, took place at the HOC yard
in South Korea.
The Gallaf installation is the second DP float-over
installation completed by Forte in 2024, following the
successful installation of the Jerun A topside in Malaysia earlier this year.
The Al Shaheen field, one of Qatar’s largest oil fields, is undergoing
extensive development to enhance its production capabilities. Boskalis’s role
in this project highlights its expertise in complex offshore transport and
installation services, further solidifying its position as a key player in
global offshore energy projects.
Boskalis continues to contribute to significant
offshore developments worldwide, leveraging its technical capabilities and
advanced fleet to support the energy transition and sustainable maritime
operations