Subsea installation contractor Cecon place piplay contract with SAS
2008.03.06 -
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Cecon has placed a NOK 38 million contract for major Pipelaying Equipment including a 200t Tensioner from SAS in Gouda, Holland for delivery 1Q/09.
The equipment will be utilized as part of Cecon’s new Deepwater Pipelaying System, which will be operational together with delivery of first new-building from Davie Yards Inc. In 2Q/09.
The new equipment, combined with Cecon’s existing portfolio of modular lay-equipment, will enhance Cecon’s capabilities in the mid to deep water segment. Combined with the superior cargo carrying and lifting capacity of Cecon’s newbuild vessels, this move further strengthens Cecon’s ability to execute heavier projects with superior efficiency.
Cecon ASA is an independent and privately owned Subsea Installation Contractor located in Arendal, Norway.
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