Seaway7 has completed the transport of the jack-up rig GMS Enterprise aboard its semi-submersible heavy transport vessel Seaway Eagle, moving the offshore unit from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
The operation involved loading the self-elevating rig onto the deck of Seaway Eagle in Dubai before undertaking an intercontinental voyage to North West Europe. Upon arrival in Rotterdam, the rig was discharged using a float-off procedure, allowing the unit to return to the water after the transport voyage.
Semi-submersible heavy transport vessels such as Seaway Eagle are commonly used to relocate offshore assets including jack-up rigs, liftboats, and other floating structures. The vessel partially submerges its cargo deck during loading, enabling floating units to be positioned above the deck before the ship refloats for ocean transit.
Heavy transportation of offshore rigs is often carried out when units are moving between operating regions or when relocation over long distances is required. Using a semi-submersible transport vessel can reduce wear on the rig and streamline logistical planning for operators.
Rotterdam is one of Europe’s major offshore service and logistics hubs, frequently receiving offshore rigs and marine assets for inspection, maintenance, or redeployment in the North Sea and other offshore markets.
