GPO Heavylift has completed a major deck cargo operation in Changshu, China, where its semi-submersible vessel GPO Sapphire loaded two jack-up units, HEA Vantage and HEA Hercules. The operation forms part of a split delivery schedule to the Middle East and Europe.

Following completion of seafastening works, HEA Vantage is scheduled to be transported to the UAE, while HEA Hercules will be delivered to the Netherlands. Both units were secured on deck during the Changshu port operation in line with project-specific transport requirements.

The vessel GPO Sapphire (IMO: 9760445) is operating under the flag of the Marshall Islands. The semi-submersible unit has a length overall (LOA) of 225 m and a beam of 48.06 m, positioning it for large-scale offshore and jack-up transportation projects.