Launch of pipe-laying vessel
Upon its delivery, the Sapura Topázio will be employed offshore Brazil
Like its sister vessel Sapura Diamante, the Sapura Topàzio will be employed offshore Brazil to develop deep-sea oilfields in depths up to 2,500m on behalf of Petrobras.
The 145.9m-long and 29.9m-wide Sapura Topázio will be equipped with a pipe-laying spread designed by IHC Engineering Business. It comprises two below-deck storage carousels, with capacities for 2,500 tonnes and 1,500 tonnes of product, respectively. A vertical (tiltable) lay system – with a 550-tonne top tension capacity – will be permanently installed for the deployment of a range of flexible products. The tower orientation allows for maximum deck space, while utilising a high-capacity 610-tonne abandonment and recovery (A&R) system. A custom-designed control system from IHC Drives & Automation integrates each aspect of the pipe-laying spread to ensure excellent performance, safety and reliability, the Dutch shipbuilder said.
The vessel offers accommodation for 120 people.
