ACCIONA has added Beverley to its marine fleet to support critical water infrastructure construction in Western Australia.
The jack-up barge is described by the company as the largest registered unit of its type in Australia. Measuring 59.6 m by 32 m, Beverley lifts itself above the sea surface on 78 m legs, creating an elevated offshore work platform. The vessel has a deck load capacity of 8 t/m2 and is designed to provide stable working conditions with lower exposure to swell, tides and current-driven motion.
The vessel is equipped with a 400-tonne crane, a helideck and accommodation for 50 local workers. It also has a kitchen, dining area, offices and a medical room, allowing round-the-clock offshore operations.
According to ACCIONA, the procurement and commissioning of Beverley strengthens the company’s ability to carry out complex marine infrastructure work. The company said the vessel supports more effective and efficient project delivery through its in-house marine capability.
Bede Noonan, CEO for Australia and New Zealand, said Beverley will have a key role in current local works and future marine projects across the region. He said the vessel is currently being used in the construction of the offshore intake structure for desalination projects.
Noonan also said he and Chief Operating Officer Andre named the vessel after their mother, Beverley, following the maritime tradition of naming ships after women.
The addition of Beverley reflects ACCIONA’s focus on marine capability, innovation and sustainable infrastructure delivery in Australia and New Zealand.
