Posted on August 6, 2025
𝗢𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿
Although we have seen similar photos regularly in recent months, it is still a stunning sight: three of our powerful oceangoing tugs towing a brand new FPSO. Having towed several FPSOs for our client SBM Offshore towards Brazil in the recent past, this time Guyana was our final destination.
Earlier this year, our BOKA Centre, BOKA Striker and BOKA Guard connected themselves with long tow wires to the FPSO One Guyana. They sailed with the cargo to Walvis Bay in Namibia, where the BOKA Centre and BOKA Guard were relieved by the BOKA Sweeper and BOKA Keeper. Together with the BOKA Striker, the three of them transported the 324-meter-long FPSO to the Stabroek Block, some 200 kilometers off the coast of Guyana.
Immediately upon arrival at the Stabroek Block, the FPSO was moored in place. During this operation, our three vessels were joined by the BOKA Fulmar to assist with station keeping. And so our vessels not only transported this huge cargo from Asia to South America, but also delivered it on a silver platter by keeping the FPSO perfectly in position while each of the mooring lines were connected.
We thank the crews of our six vessels involved for their hard work and dedication during this project and wish them every success with the next groundbreaking transport.
