BOA Successfully Completes First Three-Barge Simultaneous Ballasting Operation
BOA is pleased to announce the successful completion of a groundbreaking project in support of our esteemed customer, Fagioli Inc. We have launched the First Jones Act-Compliant Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV), which was rolled onto the BOABARGE 29, BOABARGE 30, and BOABARGE 38, and then successfully placed in the water at the builder’s Seatrium AmFELS shipyard in Brownsville, Texas.
We are excited to announce the successful launch of the first Jones Act-compliant Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV) at the Seatrium AmFELS shipyard in Brownsville, Texas. This groundbreaking project involved rolling the WTIV onto BOABARGE 29, BOABARGE 30, and BOABARGE 38, and then placing it in the water.
This operation marked a significant achievement as it was the first-ever three-barge simultaneous ballasting operation. Additionally, the WTIV launch set a new world record for the largest load-out, totaling 26,000 tons, and featured the world’s largest SPMT assembly with 880 axles.
BOA's team carried our extensive engineering and operational services to ensure the success of this complex and innovative project. Our comprehensive planning and execution were key to achieving this remarkable feat, demonstrating our commitment to excellence and innovation in marine operations.
This milestone underscores our commitment to innovation and excellence in marine operations.
