Wondering if anyone here has worked on the Topaz commander. What is it like?
That’ll be the greater Gabbard Wind Farm Project.
The Topaz is an old boat (over 10 years) brought in from the Middle East for the project. It’s packed to the limit accommodation wise. There is some (old) external accommodation out on deck.
Internet access: There is Wi-Fi available.
OMM are managing the project on-board. Modus are the ROV crowd. As far as I am aware Modus are not the best payers in town therefore not exactly fielding the best on the ROV front either.
Fluor is the overall client.
The work is predominantly power cable trenching.
The Trencher onboard is CT2 with a surface supplied extra HP hose added to the sub. The system stretches CT2 to the max.
Plus there is a work class ROV onboard.
Vis is pretty shit. Currents are strong. Water depth is around 40m.
People appear not to be heading back for a second trip.
Read into all that what you will.
