Using special equipment, it surveyed a large ‘A’ frame based on its multi-functional cable installation barge, the 92m CLB Explorer. The vessel is used for the laying of power cables on the seabed and also has a large cable burial plough on deck which is overboarded to the seabed. Its function is to plough the cables to the required depth for protection. The ‘A’ frame serves as the launch and recovery device for the plough. Dave Burns, Oceanteam equipment superintendent, said: ‘After the ‘A’ frame’s regular load testing was completed, Facelift’s 34m Bronto was lifted onto the barge using a 50 tonne crane from Mammoet. ‘The Bronto then provided the surveyors with access to all areas of the structure which were due for inspection. Its versatile range of movements combined with its height caused a minimum amount of disruption to both crew and deck.’ |
