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Aibel wins contract for BP’s Glen Lyon FPSO

Pubdate:2016-04-21 11:22 Source:worldoil.com Click:
STAVANGER, Norway -- Aibel has been awarded a contract for yardstay and assistance with the final preparations of the Glen Lyon FPSO. The vessel arrived in Haugesund, Norway, on Wednesday.
With a length of 270 m and a width of 52 m, Glen Lyon will become the largest FPSO ever to dock at Aibel Haugesund.
The vessel is expected to stay in Haugesund for about two months. During its stay, a considerable number of yard employees will be engaged on the assignment.
The stay in Haugesund will be the FPSO's final stop on its journey towards Schiehallion field. Aibel will assist BP with the FPSO's final preparations. The assignment includes various marine operations and fabrication activities. Aibel will also assist BP with a function test of a mechanical winch, and will be making yard facilities and services available.