GLOBAL EXPANSION
“In addition to this, we’ve identified a need for a jackup that falls mid-way between the two classes we already provide and have produced a modified Gusto design called the S-Class. The first of three new S-Class barges will be ready for quarter two 2015.”
SPECIFICATIONS The S-Class will have DPII and will operate in depths of up to 55m, however it will be a smaller and more utilitarian harsh weather barge than the E-Class; a workhorse that will be ideal for wind-related operations. It will have 800 sq m of deck space, a 150 ton main crane, a 15 ton auxiliary crane, and will accommodate from 150 to 300 people.
The S-Class jackups will be used for well services in the oil and gas sector and for offshore wind farm maintenance, in northwest Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia and West Africa.
IN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION FACILITY Through its new build and renewal programme, the company has ensured its fleet is
S-Class: An artist’s impression of the new S-Class jackup barge being built by GMS.
the youngest and most sophisticated in the industry, currently with an average age of just nine years, compared to a global offshore average of 24. Using its in-house construction facility, GMS has a proven track record of successfully customising its fleet of self-propelled jackup barges to meet the requirements of the offshore renewables industry.
Duncan Anderson adds: “The fact that we can build our vessels in Abu Dhabi is absolutely key as this allows us to produce these sophisticated assets at lower than market prices. The state-of- the-art design and operational efficiency of jackup barges like GMS Enterprise and the new S-Class means we can also offer cost-effective solutions to our clients. This, along with our excellent safety record, is what defines GMS.”
Gulf Marine Services
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