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Drydocks World completes Aoku Mizu FPSO upgrades

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Dubai-based shipyard Drydocks World has successfully the life extension and construction of a mooring turret for the FPSO Aoku Mizu.

The work consisted of two projects for Bluewater Energy Services and end client Hurricane Energy. The projects carried out by the shipyard included the refurbishment, life extension and upgrade of the FPSO Aoka Mizu vessel, and the construction of a turret buoy weighing over 1,000 tonnes.

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“Successfully completing this project is the result of well-coordinated cooperation between Drydocks World and Bluewater Energy Services. It builds on Drydocks World’s strong experience in the offshore industry, having previously completed 32 conversions and 6 turrets,” said Rado Antolovic the CEO & MD of the DP World Maritime Services Division.

The FPSO Aoka Mizu will be deployed on the Lancaster field, west of the Shetland Isles, UK, and has the ability to process 30,000 barrels of oil per day and store over 600,000 barrels.

Drydocks World is part of the DP World group.