It is reported that rig specialists Lamprell has handed over one of the first two MSC Gusto designed NG 2500X Liftboats in February 2009 from its Hamriya facility. Contracted to Lamprell on a turnkey basis, the Kraken was successfully launched on schedule on November 26th 2008 and is presently berthed at Lamprell’s Hamriya Free Port facility, whilst undergoing final test, trials and acceptance programs.
The second unit, the Seajacks Leviathan, also remains on schedule with current construction completion progress at 68% as of mid January 2009. The second unit, the Seajacks Leviathan is scheduled for launching in late March and for delivery in the second quarter of 2009.
The Seajacks Kraken will initially conduct operations off the Canadian coast with the Seajacks Leviathan initially going to work installing Wind Turbines in the southern North Sea. Both units have been conceptually developed and designed by MSCGusto (Holland) and the units form part of their NG series, of self propelled jack ups.
Mr Blair Ainslie MD of Seajacks UK Limited said that "The on schedule launching is yet another significant milestone in the longstanding cooperation between Lamprell Energy Limited and Seajacks UK Limited."
Mr Jason Pollock project manager of Lamprell said that "Undertaking the immense challenges of engineering, procurement and construction of a proto type, DP2 classed, self propelled jack up is an achievement in itself. Launching the first unit on time on budget and remaining on schedule for final delivery is a credit to the team work and cooperation we have with our client, Seajacks UK Limited and to the dedication of the entire Lamprell project team."
It may be noted that Seajacks International Limited has entered into a contract with Lamprell Energy Limited to build two special purpose four legged self propelled jack up units to facilitate well intervention and platform maintenance services in the Southern North Sea. These units will be delivered and available for work in the North Sea from Q1 of 2009 and Q2 of 2009 respectively.
