As offshore wind further develops into deeper water, Jumbo draws on its extensive subsea and mooring installation experience to create unique T&I mooring

Schiedam – Jumbo Offshore announces the successful completion of its transport and offshore installation scope for the Vaca Muerta Oil Sur (VMOS) project in Argentina. The campaign supports the development of a major new oil export terminal near Punta Colorada, which will be connected to Argentina's Vaca Muerta formation by a 437 km pipeline.

Ship-to-ship

Contracted by Altius S.A., Jumbo deployed its DP2 heavy-lift vessel Jumbo Javelin to transport two CALM buoys weighing approximately 340 t each and two Pipeline End Manifolds (PLEMs) weighing up to 232 t. The project was secured with the local support of the JSI Alliance. The campaign began in Muscat, Oman, where the cargo was lifted onboard by the Jumbo Javelin in a double-banking, ship-to-ship heavy-lift operation. Following loading and seafastening, the vessel sailed to Argentina via the Cape of Good Hope.

Successful discharge

Upon arrival in Argentina, Jumbo carried out the offshore installation of both PLEMs at approximately 40 m water depth using the vessel's DP capabilities, alongside the successful discharge of both CALM buoys.
The VMOS marine terminal, located approximately 5–8 km offshore Punta Colorada, will facilitate the export of oil from Argentina's Vaca Muerta formation to Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs). The project is designed for an initial capacity of up to 550,000 barrels per day, with the potential to increase to 700,000 barrels per day.

Team effort

Freek Muurling, Project Manager at Jumbo Offshore, commented, "This project demonstrates Jumbo Offshore's integrated heavy-lift transport and offshore installation capabilities, supporting the development of important energy infrastructure around the world. I'm proud of what our team has accomplished throughout this challenging campaign. From the ship-to-ship loading operation in Muscat and the safe transport of the CALM buoys and PLEMs, to the successful offshore installation of both PLEMs and discharge of the buoys in Argentina, it has been a tremendous team effort. My thanks go to everyone involved, both onboard and ashore, and to our project partners for their flexibility, support and cooperation throughout the campaign."

VMOS commented, “Throughout this demanding journey, across long distances and challenging hurdles, Jumbo lived up to its name, showing resilience, teamwork, improvisational skills, good communication and a clear sense of our common goal. Well done!”With Jumbo's scope now successfully completed, work continues on the wider VMOS development ahead of the terminal's future start-up and first oil exports.

About Jumbo Offshore

Jumbo Offshore is a privately owned company, part of the Jumbo Group, with a state-of-the-art and versatile fleet of specialised offshore installation and transportation crane vessels operated worldwide in both the Renewables and Subsea & Offshore industries. Jumbo Offshore is a flexible and client-focused installation contractor, providing clients with robust, efficient and thoroughly engineered transport and installation solutions.

From Quayside to Seabed 

With a track record and technical expertise, Jumbo Offshore has built a solid reputation as a reliable contractor with cost-effective ’from-quayside-to-seabed’ solutions. In addition, Jumbo offers flawless and unequalled engineered logistics installation support through its transport division. Their unique methods reduce project risk, save costs, and enable our clients to build scale for their offshore energy developments.

Subsea & Offshore: Heavy Lift and Subsea Lifting Operations 

In relatively shallow-water environments, Jumbo is an expert in installing fixed facilities, including piled foundations, templates, conductors, jackets, and topsides. In more challenging deep water and ultra-deep water, Jumbo excels in subsea lifting of large and complex structures and foundations. This also includes the provision of complete FPSO mooring system installations.

Renewables: WTG Foundation Installation 

Their current track record includes hundreds of WTG foundation installations; in relatively shallow waters, they are experts in the foundation installation of transition pieces onto monopiles and/or pre-installation of pin-piles for jackets. As offshore wind further develops into deeper water, Jumbo draws on its extensive subsea and mooring installation experience, to create unique T&I mooring and hook-up solutions for floating wind farm structures anchored to the seabed. 

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