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THE UK OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS FABRICATORS DIRECTORY
2015
Projects and Markets
Blackford Dolphin accommodation and power
generation modules
Client: Blackford Dolphin Pte Ltd
Period: Quarter 1 to Quarter 3 2006 (Blackford Dolphin
Accommodation) and Quarter 1 to Quarter 4 2006 (Blackford
Power Generation Modules)
Harland and Wolff tendered and won the contract for both the
accommodation and power generation modules. Starting with
a basic specification and a footprint of the unit, Harland and
Wolff was responsible for the design, approval, procurement,
manufacture, assembly, outfitting and mechanical completion.
The work was carried out in the controlled environment of the
company’s manufacturing halls, prior to being lifted onto the
delivery barge using Goliath Gantry Cranes.
Expertise
Initially established in 1861, Harland and Wolff has 150 years
of marine manufacturing experience. The company offers a
unique combination of vast facilities and technical capability.
From initial consultancy through to detailed engineering,
fabrication and through life support, Harland and Wolff is
perfectly positioned to support the needs of the maritime and
offshore oil, gas and renewable energy sectors.
The company’s engineering experience has resulted in contract
awards for the following:
• Design, build, repair and upgrade vessels/offshore units,
including FPSOs, shuttle tankers, mobile offshore drilling
units (MODUs), etc
• Design and build offshore modules for the oil, gas and
renewables sectors, including accommodation modules,
power generation modules, substations, minimum facility
platforms, etc
• Design and build offshore foundations for the oil, gas and
renewables sectors, including monopile/transition pieces,
jackets and tripods. In conjunction with sister company
Universal Foundation AS, Harland and Wolff also designs
and builds suction bucket foundations mainly for offshore
turbines and met masts
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