Deep Panuke De-installation and Transport: A Historic Achievement by BOA
BOA was appointed as the main contractor for the de-installation and transportation of the 25,000-ton PFC Deep Panuke. This project marked a historic milestone as it was the first time a jack-up structure was de-installed using a barge.
In favorable weather conditions offshore Nova Scotia, the PFC Deep Panuke was carefully jacked down onto BOABARGE 34. The leg jacking system then retracted the legs from the seabed, securing the production platform onto BOABARGE 34 for transport. The barge was subsequently towed to Halifax, where the platform was successfully redelivered to its owner.
BOA was responsible for all operational management related to the float-on and transport, ensuring a seamless and efficient process. This project not only demonstrated BOA’s expertise in handling complex maritime operations but also set a new standard in the industry for de-installation and transportation of large offshore structures.
