Allseas Inaugerates New Shallow Water Barge for Offshore Construction Projects

Sandpiper, Allseas’ new barge for shallow water offshore construction activities, was inaugurated last Friday, 27 October, in Singapore with a special ceremony.

Following several upgrading activities in the last 2 years Sandpiper  is equipped with a 10-point mooring system, pipelay equipment suitable for laying pipe up to of 60 inches in diameter and a piggyback firing line for 6.50 inch diameter pipe. The barge is also equipped with a davit system that enables her to perform ‘mid-line’ tie-ins and a 800t crane for construction work.

Sandpiper  operates worldwide, primarily in shallow water areas, both in support of Allseas’ pipelayers and for independent contracting. She can lay pipes up to a water depth of 150m. Deeper water projects are possible with modifications depending on the projects specifics.

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