In April 2021, Balder completed the removal of the Morpeth Tension-leg Platform (TLP) in the Gulf of Mexico. We are passionate about circularity at Heerema, and Balder helps us make sure offshore infrastructure is removed as safely as it was installed.

DCV Balder is a deepwater construction vessel (DCV) operated by Heerema Marine Contractors. The Balder was constructed in 1978 as semi-submersible crane vessel by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. Balder and sister vessel, Hermod were the world's first semi-submersible crane vessels. [2] .

Balder is capable to execute a tandem lift of 6,300 metric tons when in guyed mode. The vessel's cranes provide for a depth reach lowering capability as well as a heavy lift capacity to install topsides, jackets, and other structures.

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The vessel BALDER (IMO 7710226, MMSI 354721000) is a Platform built in 1978 (47 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Panama.

Balder is a Semi Submersible Crane Vessel (SSCV) and is capable to execute a tandem lift of 6,300 T. The cranes provide for a depth reach lowering capability as well as a heavy lift capacity to install topsides.

In 1978, HMC commissioned Mitsui to construct the two sister semi-submersible crane vessels, DCV Balder and SSCV Hermod. These vessels could lift 5,400 tonnes with the twin cranes, and were later upgraded to 8,200 tonnes.

Last update from SSCV Balder received 53 min ago - area: Gulf of Mexico, status: Restricted manoeuverability, heading: 134, course: 205, speed: 0 kts

Nov 8, 2021 · Balder is a Semi Submersible Crane Vessel (SSCV) and is capable to execute a tandem lift of 6,300 T. The cranes provide for a depth reach lowering capability as well as a heavy lift capacity to install topsides.

HVAC Conversion | DCV Balder. The 154-metre deepwater construction vessel Balder is used worldwide for the installation of foundations, anchorage systems, SPARs, TLPs and integrated topsides, pipelines and flowlines. This unique vessel with two cranes (tandem lift) dates from 1978 and was originally built as a semi-submersible crane vessel (SSCV).