Working Conditions Aboard the Seaway-Falcon

On October 7, 2023, the 'Seaway Falcon' made its way into the port of IJmuiden, delivering two accommodation ships recently retrieved from Singapore. The vessels, 'Bibby Progress' and 'Bibby Renaissance', are now en route to Coenhaven in Amsterdam for further modifications to prepare them as temporary shelters for approximately 1,000 asylum seekers. The 'Bibby Renaissance' can house up to 664 individuals, while the 'Bibby Progress' accommodates 314. Typically utilized for personnel in large maritime projects, these ships are being repurposed to support the refugee reception initiative. Initially, the plan was to begin housing refugees in November; however, this timeline has been pushed back. The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers has confirmed that due to adverse weather conditions that delayed the arrival of the 'Seaway Falcon', the anticipated start date has now shifted to late December. For accompanying visuals, visit: https://www.noordhollandsdagblad.nl/cnt/dmf20231009_03218113?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic.

On the early morning of July 28, 2018, OHT's FALCON completed a significant operation at Tuas anchorage, Singapore, where it successfully discharged the jack-up rig ABAN VIII. The rig, built in 2008 at the PPL Shipyard in Singapore, was transported from Dubai for its upcoming assignment in Malaysian waters. Following the offloading process, the rig was promptly towed by the POSH-TERASEA AHT SALVISCOUNT to its next operational location. The ABAN VIII is registered under the Mongolian flag and boasts impressive specifications, including a displacement of 19,204 MT and dimensions of 69.8 by 68.4 meters. This robust rig is engineered with 154-meter long legs, capable of drilling depths up to 9,100 meters. It also offers accommodation for 120 personnel and features a helideck suitable for the Sikorsky S61N or equivalent for helicopter landings.