Saipem 7000 J Lay Animation

Computer Animation of the Saipem S7000 J-Lay system

Saipem S7000 is a SEMISUBMERSIBLE CRANE AND PIPELAYING (J-LAY) DP VESSEL

With its state-of-the-art J-lay tower, upgraded dynamic positioning capability and fast ballasting system, the Saipem 7000 semisubmersible crane vessel has the capacity to handle the entire workscope of offshore construction developments worldwide, encompassing pipelaying in water depths greater than 2,000 metres and heavy lift operations up to 14,000 tonnes.

The vessel’s Class 3 DP system of 12 thrusters ensures that the vessel maintains good station keeping in the most difficult of weather conditions.

Additionally, because the Saipem 7000 has accommodation facilities up to 725 people, the vessel can assist hook-up and commissioning as well as initial platform life support activities.
Altogether, this high specification means that the Saipem 7000 can be counted on to provide the highest level of reliability for conventional, deep and ultradeep water development projects.
In support of its underwater works, the Saipem 7000 operates two stateof-the-art Innovator type of working rov’s, which are an essential part of the vessel’s equipment that complement and integrate surface and subsea operations of the Saipem 7000.

J-LAY SYSTEM
Pipe diameter range from 4° to 32°
Main laying tension system 750 tonnes with tensioners, up to 2,000 tonnes with friction clamps
Laying tower angle 90° - 110°
Abandonment/Recovery system double capstan winch with 750 tonnes capacity (up to 2,000 tonnes with clamps)
1 welding station
1 NDT and field joint station
Pipe string quadruple joint
Pipe storage capacity up to 6,000 tonnes
The tower is self erecting and removable by the Saipem 7000 own cranes

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