Kerr McGee "Gunnison"

Client: Kerr McGee
Other Partners: 30.0% Nexen, 20.0% Cal Dive International

Details:
Truss Spar, 98-foot diameter hull
3,150feet (960meters) water depth

Project Team:
Mustang Engineering (Engineering)
Gulf Island Fabrication (Shipyard)
Dolphin Services (Skid Packages)
Southport (Skid Packages)

Installation:
Houma, LA USA (onshore)
Garden Banks 668 (offshore)

FIBERBOND® Scope:
Supply of materials
Shop prefabrication
Site installation including FRP welding
Installation of supports, installation of flanges, and commissioning assistance

Systems Selected for FIBERBOND®:
Firewater, firewater deluge, seawater
4,600feet (1,402meters) of piping, up to 12" (300NB)
ABS- and USCG-type approved products
200psig (13.8bar) design, 300psig (20.7bar) hydrotest

Highlights:
FIBERBOND® selected for 3rd truss spar after success on Nansen & Boomvang
Installed warranty on entire system
Operating since 2003