Heavy Transport

Sarens Rapidly Mobilises to Execute Load-Out of Five Modules for FPSO P-79 in Brazil

Belgian heavy-lifting specialist Sarens has swiftly executed the load-out of five major modules for FPSO P-79 at Brazil’s EBR Shipyard, showcasing exceptional mobilisation and engineering efficiency.

Sarens completes the load-out of five modules (1,400–4,000 t) for FPSO P-79 at Estaleiro EBR, Brazil. (Image: Sarens)

22, October 2025
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Belgian heavy-lifting and transport specialist Sarens NV has successfully completed the load-out of five large modules destined for the FPSO P-79 at the Estaleiro EBR shipyard in São José do Norte, Brazil.

The project began following a client request on 15 March 2024, with a proposal submitted on 27 March and the contract signed by 3 April. Sarens then mobilised its fleet aboard a vessel departing on 24 June and achieved on-site presence by 1 August.

Facing a demanding schedule and challenging logistics — with the shipyard accessible only by boat or ferry and exposed to strong winds, rain, and cold weather — Sarens deployed 136 axle-lines of SPMTs (Self-Propelled Modular Trailers), 8 Power-Pack Units (PPUs) and 20 load cells to transport modules weighing between approximately 1 400 tonnes and 4 000 tonnes. The SPMTs remained on site for 45 days to complete the load-out operations.

The operation involved close collaboration among teams from Sales, Engineering, Contract Management, and Field Operations, with equipment and specialists mobilised from Norway, the UK, and Belgium.

Tags: Brazil shipyard, engineered transport, Estaleiro EBR, FPSO P-79, heavy lifting, modular load-out, offshore modules, offshore oil and gas logistics, Sarens, SPMT transport

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