World Transport Coordinates Wet Tow Of Western Oceanic Rig

In late 1984, Western Oceanic of Houston, Texas sought bids for the transport of their rig, Western Pacesetter II, and support cargo from Falmouth, U.K. to Sabine Pass, Texas. The Western Pacesetter II is a large semisubmersible offshore drill rig which was scheduled for overhaul in the U.S. Gulf at Sabine, Texas.

World Marine Transport & Salvage, Inc., and their sister company, Marinus Shipping Americas, Inc., both of Houston, Texas, submitted a complete package bid for transport of the rig and support cargo from Falmouth to the U.S. Gulf.

World Marine arranged for the 16,000 hp tug, Abeille Provence, owned by Les Abeilles International, to wet tow the rig from Falmouth to Sabine. Additional support cargo and equipment was shipped ahead by Marinus Shipping on the deep sea vessel, M.V. Inga Bastian, to await the rig's arrival.

The concept of a joint venture package of a wet tow for the rig and the ship transport for support cargo is not a new one for World Marine Transport/Marinus Shipping. The companies hope to demonstrate again to the offshore market the practicality and advantages of such transports as more drilling companies move their rigs worldwide. For additional information on the services offered by World Marine Transport/Marinus Shipping, Circle 323 on Reader Service Card

Maritime Reporter Magazine, page 93, Jun 1985

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