Global Maritime Consultancy & Engineering completed a suitability survey for the world’s second largest semisubmersible, the Xin Guang Hua, in advance of her maiden voyage. For the survey, Global Maritime carried out an independent assessment of all aspects of the vessel’s condition.
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Xin Guang Hua. Image from Global Maritime. |
The Xin Guang Hua, at 255m long, 68m wide and with a lift/transportation capacity of 98,000 tons, has been built by Guangzhou Shipyard International Co. and is owned by Cosco Shipping. The vessel will serve the Upper Zakum 750 project in Abu Dhabi where Global Maritime is also the marine warranty surveyor to the field. In addition to the suitability survey, Global Maritime also preformed the vessel’s first float-on operation in Tianjin China.
David Sutton, CEO of Global Maritime said: “Whether it be its length, heavy lift capabilities, tank capacities, advanced on-board systems or diesel, electric propulsion system, the Xin Guang Hua is a significant engineering accomplishment. We were therefore delighted to provide a comprehensive assessment of all aspects of this complex vessel and to meet the understandably high standards set by the client. At all stages, we met client requirements and deadlines – a testament to the engineering, maritime and technical excellence of the Global Maritime team.”
The Xin Guang Hua has an overall length of 255m and a breadth of 68m. The length between perpendiculars is 250.2m, loaded draft is 10m and hull depth is 14.5m. The vessel features a large open deck measuring 208.4m in length and 68m in breadth.
Designed with enhanced internal strength, the vessel can handle both stern and side loading and will have a deck submerging capacity of 16m, which will enable it to carry large floating structures. The vessel is equipped with a diesel-electric propulsion system providing a power output of 10,500kW.
Upper Zakum is the second largest offshore oilfield and fourth largest oilfield in the world, and is owned by Zakum Development Co. (ZADCO), a joint venture comprising of ADNOC (60%) acting as the operator, ExxonMobil (28%) and Japan Oil Development Co. (Jodco-12%).
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