Client:
Samicor Mining Corporation
Location:
A” Berth & Blackheath
Scope of Work:
Structural, mechanical and piping re-installation work required to convert an existing vessel, the Sakawe Explorer to a drilling sampling vessel.
Project Description:
The overall scope of work consisted of the following:
- Fabrication of new plate & steelwork for the ‘A’ Frame Drill Tower Legs, a pair of sliding moon pool doors, winch supports, helideck supports etc.
- Modifications to the existing ‘A’ Frame and Helideck Structures.
- Installation of new & modified equipment and plant modules onto the vessel and supply, installation and modification of interconnecting pipework, platework, and steelwork associated with the above.
- Installation of air compressors, air piping, installation of a sea chest, intake manifold, strainers and valves, seawater and fire fighting pumps, cooling and process water pumps and piping.
- Re-assemble and install 90-ton Wirth tool on the vessel.
- Supply & install steelwork bases for specified hydraulic equipment and rig major components into position.
