Conversion of pontoon to side loading barge
Conversion of pontoon to side loading barge
Conversion of pontoon to side loading barge
Conversion of pontoon to side loading barge
Conversion of pontoon to side loading barge
Conversion of pontoon to side loading barge
Conversion of pontoon to side loading barge

It was a project done of DEME (MEDCO) for Suez Canal work.

Work involved the drydocking of vessel and construction / installation of Ø900, 25 thick piping system, loading arm system (P&S). Also the vessel forward section was converted to a floating workshop with 6 welding bays for the cutter assembly refurbishment. The barge is also equipped with electric system, (500kva genset – 2 nos.) and accommodation units for the operations / workers on-board.

The project was completed in a period of 44 days in 2014

  • Conversion of pontoon to side loading barge
  • Conversion of pontoon to side loading barge
  • Conversion of pontoon to side loading barge
  • Conversion of pontoon to side loading barge
  • Conversion of pontoon to side loading barge
New building
Dry docking
Conversion
Afloat repair