A REMARKABLE marine operation has taken place off the coast of East Lothian. The largest construction vessel in the world – Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit – could be seen off the county’s coast for much of the weekend. The 382 metres long and 124 metres wide vessel transferred its huge cargo of a topside drilling platform onto the 200-metre-long barge the Iron Lady on Saturday. The following morning, the Pioneering Spirit, which was specifically designed for the single-lift installation and removal of large offshore platforms, separated from the Iron Lady and the cargo barge was towed clear. The Pioneering Spirit then set off once more for the North Sea.
World s largest construction vessel in remarkable marine operation on the Forth
The massive project will become more regular as North Sea decommissioning gathers pace
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Onlookers at the Forth Estuary were treated to a spectacular sight at the weekend, as one of the most remarkable marine operations ever undertaken on the river unfolded.
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