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Dutch maritime heavylifter HEBO has been revealed as the buyer of the Allseas’ 48-year-old shallow water pipelay barge Tog Mor.
Splash reported earlier this week that the Swiss-based marine construction specialist sold the pipelay barge for repurposing.
Allseas had the barge for more than 20 years and before its stint with the firm, the 1976-built vessel was a heavy-duty floating derrick. It was converted for pipelay and construction activities between 2001 and 2002.
HEBO plans to convert the vessel into an offshore construction barge, which will be named HEBO-CB 1, aimed at supporting projects in the civil and energy markets.
The vessel will feature a 300-tonne crane, an 8-point mooring system, accommodation for 144 personnel, and 1,300 sq m of deck space. HEBO said that it will start the conversion process shortly.
“This barge conversion, along with its impressive features, will bolster our operations and help us to better serve our clients in the civil and energy sectors, particularly as we see increased activity in offshore projects,” said Marius Punt, CEO at HEBO.
The Tog Mor went aground in early September after being hit by heavy waves off Coatzacoalcos in Mexico. The tow line connecting its tug parted and after a failed attempt by three tugs to intervene, the vessel grounded off Villa Allende. No one was hurt during the incident. After Allseas salvaged it, the barge was sold. |
