Norwegian offshore fabricator Kvaerner has had a framework agreement put into action with Statoil for the upgrading of the Njord A semi-submersible platform.
semi-submersible platform.The contract, which is valued at around NOK350m, includes the preparation and docking of the platform.
In April Kvaerner signed a project framework agreement with Statoil for the upgrade and in May sent the rig to Kvaerner’s yard at Stord for front-end engineering and design work.
The latest option is for preparation of reconstruction and execution of docking of the platform, which includes removal of derrick, flare, lifeboat system and inspection. Prefabrication of two pontoons is also a part of the scope.
The dry dock phase is expected to last until end the end of August 2017.
