HMC offers turnkey platform decommissioning and removal services.

Reverse installation has been the method for executing all our platform decommissioning & removal projects. Click the images below to enlarge.

Decommissioning
		The platform had to be completely decommissioned. Typical activities included: - gas freeing, cleaning - cutting and removal of conductors, risers and caissons - installation of lifting aids - structural cutting of modules The crane vessel also acts as accommodation and support vessel.
Topsides Removal
		Topsides are removed by reverse installation i.e. the modules are lifted from the platform and placed on a transportation barge or the deck of the crane vessel.
Topsides Offloading
		The topsides are transported to a quayside for disposal or onshore storage. Offloading can be carried out by lifting, skidding or by means of trailers.
Jacket Preparatory Work
		The Jacket is prepared for removal by installing lift points, rigging, spreader bars and other installation aids.
Pile Cutting / Soil Plug Removal / Conductor Removal
		These activities require specialised cutting and soil plug removal equipment.
Jacket Removal
		The Jackets is removed by reverse installation i.e. the Jacket is lifted from the sea bottom and placed on a transportation barge or the deck of the crane vessel.
Jacket Offloading
		The Jackets are transported to a quayside for disposal or storage. Offloading can be carried out by lifting, skidding or trailers.

Projects / Experience
A complete list of decommissioning and removal projects executed by HMC. Read more »
 

Equipment
An overview of the vessels can be found here. Read more »
 

Contact
Any questions with regards to HMC's Decommissioning & Removal experience can be sent to Tom Frijns
(tfrijns@hmc-heerema.com).