Case Study: Offshore Dolphin Platforms, Falkland Islands www.van-elle.co.uk 01773 580580 info@van-elle.co.uk In 2014 Van Elle completed a very challenging project off the east coast of the Falkland Islands drilling rock sockets to anchor large diameter steel driven piles into the sea bed for a series of 125t GPS dolphin platforms. Due to the remote location detailed planning was essential in order that all required plant and equip- ment was ready for the shipping date. To ensure maximum relia- bility and efficiency, a full overhaul was conducted on the rig which included modifications so that the machine could utilise a system that was beyond the capability of the standard manufac- turer ’s specification. The design and fabrication of the drilling system and sourcing of sp

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