11 January 2010
Maridive said Sunday that it has received the Maridive Constructor, considered the largest and most advanced pipe-laying/construction/crane barge in the MENA region and one of the largest in the world, Beltone Financial reported.
Maridive said Sunday that it has received the Maridive Constructor, considered the largest and most advanced pipe-laying/construction/crane barge in the MENA region and one of the largest in the world, Beltone Financial reported.
The new barge is part of Maridive's expansion plan, which began in 2004 to upgrade its fleet.
The barge is equipped with advanced pipe-laying, pipe-tensioning and pipe-handling equipment, a crane capable of lifting weights up to 300 tons and can accommodate up to 250 personnel, Beltone said.
The barge, which was paid for in full an amount of $26 million, will enhance the company's capacity to undertake more offshore construction and pipe-laying projects for oil and gas clients.
Maridive's current fleet stands at 63 units, with 10 additional units expected to be delivered by 2011.
© Daily News Egypt 2010
