The accident occurred back in May 2015 when the Troll Solution collapsed during the positioning to carry out maintenance work related to a production platform.
The salvage operations were led by salvage and response company Ardent Global. To successfully complete the operation, Ardent deployed the Conquest MB-1 crane barge and non-traditional hoisting technologies with a 1000t hydraulic salvage grab. The six pieces that made up the deck house and the 31 pieces from the vessel’s hull were lifted during the course of 2016.
With the project in the Gulf of Mexico more than 10,000 operational hours were reached without any mechanical downtime.
“The experience and knowhow gained in a complex project like this in a oil and gas field has elevated us to the next level. The project showed excellent integration from the people, assets and technologies, and we look forward to conquer more challenges with our partners in the offshore industry,” said Michiel Zwagerman, CEO of Conquest Offshore.
Following the success of the project, the Conquest MB-1 crane barge is now in Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana, area en route for future projects.
