Jack-up vessel Obana embarks on first project in the North Sea
The world’s largest jack-up heavy-lift vessel, Obana, has commenced its first project in the southern North Sea following delivery to its owner Petrodec.
After completing final trials, including its first offshore topside lift, Obana began decommissioning work on the Perenco UK Galahad platform (block 48/12a).
Project scope
The vessel will first remove the topside and jacket of the Galahad platform before moving on to the Amethyst field to dismantle jackets C1D, A2D, and B1D.
The work is expected to be completed and offloaded in the Netherlands by the end of the year, after which Obana will mobilize for additional operator contracts.
Design and construction of Obana
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Built at Damen Shipyard in Rotterdam.
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Based on a six-legged jack-up platform.
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Created by combining two repurposed drilling rigs (Brage and Gabrus) with a new midsection built in Dubai.
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Constructed using 85% recycled steel.
Technical capabilities
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Operating depth: up to 65 meters.
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Crane lifting capacity: 2,000 tons.
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Storage volume: 3,800 cu. m.
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Deck load capacity: up to 12,000 tons.
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Equipped with roller systems for moving components on deck, enabling multiple module removals per campaign.
Obana was specifically designed for complex offshore decommissioning tasks, combining heavy-lift capability, advanced technology, and a sustainable approach to construction and operations.
