Bibby Sapphire

Conversion of Offshore Construction Vessel to 15 man, 300m Saturation Diving Support Vessel for Bibby Line Ltd.

• Fabrication, installation and integration of two moon pools through existing vessel and conversion of existing moon pool to gas store area.
• Fabrication, installation and integration of full length Sponsons.
• Fabrication, installation and outfit of new Dive Area Deck-house.
• Major removals and relocation of existing ships equipment.
• Approximately 500 tonnes of new steelwork added.
• Approximately 450 tonnes of new equipment and outfit fitted and fully commissioned.
• Installation and integration of 5 chamber living complex complete with full life-support and emergency systems.
• Installation of HLB, manufacture and installation of escape tube system.
• Installation and integration of 21000m2 Gas Storage, supply and reclaim system.
• Installation and integration of two-bell diving and handling system.
• Upgrade of DP and navigational systems including installation of new taut wire system.
• DNV Classification.