Case Study
Pipe Laying Vessel
See Next Page Oceanic 5000 – IPEX Sails the Seas O ceanic 5000 is a vessel designed with a sophisticated system for laying pipe on the sea bed up to depths of 300 metres. The vessel, measuring 198 m long and 48 m wide, supports heavy cranes and has a large storage area for pipe that allows it to stay on the job for extended periods of time. With a crew of 300, Oceanic 5000 places heavy demands on its potable water system. Originally, the ship