MPI Resolution's leg Extensions Completed

Following the announcement of 24 October 2016, MPI Offshore has stated that the leg extensions to MPI's wind-turbine installation vessel (WTIV), MPI Resolution, are now in place, class approved and fully operational. The upgrade work took place over an intense 60-days conversion programme working 24/7.

A multi-skilled group of workers peaking at around 50 personnel, included specialists for welding high-grade steel and performing onsite machining operations, all positioned at the top of the existing legs. During the upgrade period MPI Resolution was jacked-up to a deck height 25 metres above the quay in order to gain production benefits during the upgrade works to each of the
six legs. Access from quay level to the deck was provided by two temporary erected stair towers.

These improvements to MPI Resolution will allow jacking operations to be carried out in up to 35m of water depths, including allowances for leg penetration and air gap. As a result, the operability and opportunities for MPI Resolution to seek out future work increases substantially.

MPI Resolution, the first purpose-built WTIV in the industry, came into commission during 2003. This latest upgrade will extend her duties in the business for the foreseeable future.
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