HLV Updates

Seaway Falcon departs Mexico with GRID Jack-up Rig

Semi-submersible heavy lift vessel Seaway Falcon has loaded jack-up GRID at Dos Bocas, Mexico, and sailed for West Africa, ahead of planned GRID campaigns in Congo and Angola through August 2026.

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12, December 2025
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Semi-submersible heavy lift vessel Seaway Falcon, operated by Seaway7, has loaded the jack-up rig GRID at Dos Bocas in Mexico and sailed from the loading site last week, bound for West Africa.

According to a November 2025 fleet report issued by Borr Drilling, GRID has been working for Pemex in Mexico and is scheduled to move into Congo for a campaign with New Age in January–February 2026, followed by further work in Angola from February to August 2026.

SEAWAY FALCON is a heavy lift vessel flying the Norwegian flag, with an overall length of 199.3 m and a beam of 42 m.

Tags: Borr Drilling, Featured News, GRID jack-up, heavy lift transport, Seaway Falcon, Seaway7

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