GVA 5000
The GVA 5000 is a combined production, drilling, diving and quarters semi-submersible. It was the first semi-submersible production unit built. It is designed for harsh environment with drilling capability
Name Balmoral Location North Sea, UK Sector Water Depth 150 m (490ft) Status First Oil 1986 Owner Agip Design GVA
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MAIN PARTICULARS |
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Length over all: |
103.0 m |
337.9 ft |
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Width over all: |
126.0 m |
413.4 ft |
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Length of pontoons: |
110.0 m |
360.9 ft |
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Height to Upper Deck: |
57.5 m |
188.6 ft |
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Deck Drilling Payload: |
7,150 tonnes |
15,764 kips |
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Light Unit Weight: |
18,900 tonnes |
41,669 kips |
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Displacement: |
34,000 tonnes |
74,960 kips |
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Draught operation: |
22.5 m |
73.8 ft |
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Air gap operation: |
12.5 m |
41.0 ft |
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VESSEL CAPACITIES |
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Oil Production: |
60,000 BOPD |
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Gas Lift : |
10 MMSCFPD |
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Water Injection: |
100,000 BWPD |
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Water Production: |
50,000 BWPD |
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Risers: |
Flexibles risers with disconnect system |
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Drilling: |
48.7 m Derrick, 1000,000 lbs Hook Load |
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Diving: |
Two 6 Man saturation Chamber, 3Man Diving Bell, 12 Man Hyperbaric Life Boat |
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Station Keeping: |
8 point Chain Catenary with anchor piles |
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