Semco chosen for jack-up rig maintenance

The 674ft tall Innovator is currently berthed at the Port of Aberdeen’s South Harbour awaiting maintenance. Semco has been contracted to provide a range of services including supplying workers, project management, hull rebranding, quayside support and scaffolding.

“Rig services play a major part in the overall Semco Maritime offering, and we have executed many similar projects on a global scale,” said managing director, David Hutchinson.

“The chance to complete this project on our doorstep was met with great enthusiasm and we look forward to its successful completion,” he added.

Aberdeen’s South Harbour came into operation in July last year and offers 1.5km of deepwater berths (9 to 15 metres deep) for ships up to 300 metres in length. It also has extensive heavy-lift zones (15 tonnes/m2), and 125,000m2 of flexible laydown space with expansive project areas.

“This type of vessel and project activity would have previously sailed past the city, often destined for a European port, capable of handling their requirements,” said Roddy James, chief commercial officer, Port of Aberdeen.

“With South Harbour, we can attract this type of project which supports local jobs and generates significant spend and investment in the local supply chain,” he added.