Ensuring Safe Dry Transportation for McConnell Dowell's Jack-Up
"McConnell Dowell recently faced the task of transporting a jack-up over a long distance, challenging its stability and structural integrity. Jack-ups are typically designed for stationary offshore work, not for extended dry transportation across open seas.

Given the current market demands for offshore wind and oil projects, the need for flexible and mobile assets like jack-ups is crucial. Successfully transporting a jack-up dry enables deployment options, supports quicker mobilization, and reduces downtime between projects.

Our goal was to develop a comprehensive plan for the secure dry transportation of the jack-up. This included motion analysis, sea fastening, cribbing design, and leg integrity checks. Thanks to our extensive experience in jack-up design and offshore engineering, we developed a customized sea fastening and transport solution tailored to the jack-up’s requirements. This allowed McConnell Dowell to transport the jack-up with minimal risk and within the scheduled timeframe, leading to reduced downtime and costs.​

This project was particularly rewarding due to its logistical and engineering complexities. As a Naval Architect, I enjoyed working across disciplines and gaining new insights."

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