Pioneering Spirit

Transforming platform installation and decommissioning 

Engineered entirely in-house, Pioneering Spirit has transformed offshore operations. Its groundbreaking single-lift technology enables the installation or removal of platform topsides up to 60,000 tonnes and jackets up to 20,000 tonnes, reducing offshore exposure and transferring complex activities onshore where they are safer and more cost-effective. This streamlined process minimises risk, costs and development timelines, setting new standards for operational efficiency. 

Unmatched pipelay capacity 

The world’s largest and most advanced pipelay vessel, Pioneering Spirit, sets the benchmark in offshore pipeline installation. With an unmatched S-lay tension capacity of 2000 tonnes, she installs pipelines of record weight from shallow to ultra-deep waters with precision positioning enabled by 12 azimuth thrusters. A double-joint factory, six welding stations, and extensive pipe storage allow continuous, high-speed pipelay, delivering superior installation performance for critical offshore energy infrastructure projects. 

Expanding into offshore wind 

Pioneering Spirit is also primed for the renewable energy market, uniquely suited to transport and install the largest offshore wind substations. This versatility drives efficiency in offshore wind development, meeting the demands of ambitious renewable targets in the ever-changing energy landscape. 

As a true game-changer in offshore construction, Pioneering Spirit continues to push the limits of engineering innovation, ensuring safer, more efficient and more ambitious projects for a sustainable energy future. 

Specials 

• 2000-tonne pipe-holding capacity, double that of any rival pipelay vessel 
• Installs record-weight pipelines in all water depths
• Large subsea structure installation close to critical live infrastructure
• Unique motion compensated, single-lift technology
• High workability in hostile areas and less weather sensitive 
• Vast pipe storage capacity for uninterrupted pipelay campaigns
• Lifting capacity: topsides up to 60,000 tonnes, jackets up to 20,000 tonnes