The semi-submersible heavy transport vessel FALCON, operated by Seaway7, completed the float-off discharge of the Stella Energy 1 Mobile Offshore Production Unit (MOPU) on 14 November in Luba. The operation concludes a transport sequence that began last month in Dubai, where the MOPU was loaded onto the vessel by the float-on method.
Prior to transport, the unit had undergone a full conversion at Drydocks World for Grander Energy Pte Ltd, transforming an inactive rig into a fully operational offshore production facility. After delivery, the converted MOPU will support the Sèmè Field Development Project offshore Benin, contributing to regional energy infrastructure and production capability.
The FALCON, one of six semi-submersible vessels operated by Seaway7 and originally converted from a tanker, is engineered for transporting very heavy offshore and port-related structures, including jack-up units, dredgers, barges, and harbour equipment. The vessel features a free deck length of 113.7 m and a free deck area of 4,700 m², enabling accommodation of large industrial assets.
