Drydocks World takes on 2 new projects for FPSO Aoka Mizu

Drydocks World, the leading marine, onshore and offshore service provider to the oil, gas and renewable energy sectors, has signed an agreement for 2 new projects with Bluewater Energy Services B.V. and end client, Hurricane Energy Plc..

Building on Drydocks World’s excellent track record of 32 conversions and 6 turrets, the yard will now undertake a repair, life extension and upgrade project on Floating Production Storage and Offloading, FPSO, vessel Aoka Mizu, which will be deployed in the Lancaster Field West of the Shetland Islands after completion. Drydocks World will also carry out the fabrication of an over 1,000T Turret Buoy for Aoka Mizu, to help the vessel to moor and "weathervane" through 360 degrees at the field site.

Drydocks World’s COO, Mohammad Rizal, commented, "Our expertise and dedication to the highest standards in HSEQ will deliver enhanced FPSO performance and operational efficiency. This is the first time we are working with Bluewater Energy and Hurricane Energy, we look forward to building strong partnerships for future collaboration, demonstrating the progressive approach and integrated solutions our Dubai yard has to offer."

Hugo Heerema, President and CEO of Bluewater, said, "We have selected Drydocks World on the basis of their good track record, and the depth of understanding of the task ahead of them, in combination with the quality of their facilities, and convincing project organisation. So far, we have only been confirmed in that choice, and look forward to a smooth continuation of this challenging project, of which timely delivery is of the essence."