PALFINGER MARINE awarded contract:

Freefall Lifeboat systems for Johan Castberg FPSO

08.02.2018

The Johan Castberg field is situated approximately 100 kilometres north of the Snøhvit field in the Barents Sea. Recoverable resources are estimated at 450–650 million barrels of oil equivalent. The Johan Castberg development is planned to consist of a large subsea system tied into an FPSO vessel. PALFINGER MARINE is proud to be chosen as the supplier of four Freefall Lifeboat systems of type FF1200. The field is operated by Statoil, with Eni and Petoro as partners.

"We have worked with the owner, design companies and yards since the early start of the Castberg development plan by providing technical data to find the best suitable solutions. It is important to highlight the capabilities of our system, the technical solution and project management expertise that we offered to the yard. We are very glad that Sembcorp Marine found our solution to be the best and placed the contract with us,” says Oddgeir Mælen, Sales Manager at PALFINGER MARINE’s Lifesaving division.

Proven system for highly demanding projects

The hull and living quarters of the Johan Castberg will be built and delivered by Sembcorp Marine (SCM) at the Sembcorp Marine Tuas Boulevard Yard. The scope of delivery comprises of 4 x FF1200 systems, Freefall Lifeboats with RA 1200 davits. The systems are designed and approved for the strict regulations for operation on the Norwegian continental shelf. Delivery is scheduled for the first half of 2019.

"Being awarded the Johan Castberg project is an important milestones for us. We have delivered more than 100 FF1200 systems over the past years, several for ambitious projects, such as recently to Johan Sverdrup. These prestigious orders demand the highest possible quality for products and our entire supply chain. The Castberg project shows that Statoil has high confidence in PALFINGER MARINE equipment and trust in our performance. It proves that the FF1200 and our people involved in carrying out the project are amongst the best in the business” highlights Oddgeir Mælen.

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The international mechanical engineering company PALFINGER is the world's leading provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions. As a global partner for pioneering and reliable deck equipment and lifesaving appliances, PALFINGER MARINE supplies high-quality products to fulfill standardized and customized demands. Supported worldwide by a network of experienced and skilled specialists, we provide flexible and efficient service solutions. Our portfolio gives a competitive edge for customers in the maritime and offshore industry.

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PALFINGER is an international technology and mechanical engineering company and the world's leading producer and provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions. With around 12,350 employees*, 30 manufacturing sites and a worldwide, comprehensive sales and service network, PALFINGER creates added value from the challenges of its customers. PALFINGER is consistently continuing on its course as a provider of innovative, complete solutions that deliver increased efficiency and better operability, while leveraging the potential of digitalization along the entire production and value chain.

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