SOFEC designed, constructed, and installed a CALM Buoy system to accommodate up to 450,000 dwt tankers.
This SOFEC designed export CALM system was installed in 21m water depth. This included an extension of the existing 42-in. sealine and removal of the existing CBM. This was the third project in which SOFEC was involved in the replacement of a CBM system with a more efficient SPM system.
General Description
Location:
Jebel Dhanna, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
Client Name:
Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO)
Contract Award:
March 1995
Installation Date:
December 1995
Application:
Crude Oil Export
Project Specifications
Water Depth:
21m (67ft)
Tanker Size:
450,000 dwt
Region:
Middle East / India
