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Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Signet Marine saw its Signet Warhorse II tug vessel tow a large cargo barge with critical components for Saipem. The vessel and tow barge are headed to Republic of Congo (ROC) where the components will be used for a Saipem installation to support ENI’s Litchendjili and Nene Marine oil and gas fields.
The contract was awarded through Socomet Sales, a premier international broker specializing in chartering, sale and purchase, newbuilding of vessels and rigs to support the offshore oil and gas exploration and production industry.
“It has been a pleasure to work with Saipem on this transatlantic tow and project in West Africa. Signet is proud to charter one of our most powerful tugs, the SIGNET WARHORSE II to support our respected customer and fulfill their global towing needs,” said Patrick McTigue, assistant manager of business development.
The tug will remain in the ROC assisting the project as needed and return to the US Gulf of Mexico with two cargo barges upon completion of the project.
The Nene-Litchendjili project focuses on the drilling and production of natural gas. The gas will be transported to the Djeno Total liquid hydrocarbons terminal. Signet will be assisting the project by not only towing the jacket but by helping position barges for subsea installations. Saipem is estimating production of 73,500 cubic feet of gas per day solely from the Litchendjili, and is eager to assemble all components to begin commercial operations during 2015.
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