Heavy Transport

NMT Projects Delivers 180 t Calm Buoy to Gabon

NMT Projects completes an end-to-end move of a 180 t Calm Buoy from Dalian, China to Port Gentil, Gabon for SBM Offshore, coordinating marine survey and technical lifting with no delays.

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23, February 2026
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NMT Projects has completed the end-to-end delivery of a 180 t Calm Buoy to Port Gentil, Gabon, after the unit was described as urgently required at the destination.

The cargo moved from Dalian, China, to Port Gentil under a fully managed scope for SBM Offshore. NMT Projects said it worked closely with its China office to coordinate the full sequence of activities, covering marine survey interfaces, schedule alignment, and technical lifting operations carried out alongside the vessel.

The company added that the shipment was delivered without delays, concluding the movement from the origin to the delivery point in Gabon.

Tags: Gabon, heavy lift, Marine logistics, Port Gentil, project cargo

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