092 Calm Buoy

1. CALM Buoy fabricated in 2022.Present location: The Netherlands
2. Mooring load 400 ton, Mooring platform with bridle for double hawser connection. Can be changed into single hawser connection. Chain stoppers supported in sliding bearings.

3. Dimensions: Skirt 16,5mtrs / Body Dia 12m, Inside Moonpool 4.0 m. Height 5.3 m. Weight in air approx 250 Tons.

4. Buoy with Six compartments ; 6 chain hawses incl. stoppers in sliding bearings receiving up to 3 ¾” (95 mm) chain equally -spaced around circumference of buoy.

5. Piping is 2 x 24 inch. Product swivel/central unit is 36 inch and 2 x 24 inch connection. Flexible joint 2 x 24 inch.

6. Air winch of 10 tons. 80m steel wire. Covered by canvass. Navigation light, Solar unit and Radar Reflector unit included.

7. Rating of buoy up to 350.000 DWT (shuttle) tankers in 80 mtrs of water depth, with 6 x 3 ¾” chain at mild conditions. Loading rate 15.000 m3 per hour.

8. Excellent CALM Buoy which can be made fit for purpose.
As buoy will be stored and maintained professionally, the condition will be as one can expect. My personal verdict is that buoy need some checks and will be ready for a 3 to 4 year operation after some superficial repairs and site preparation (adaption: spools etc), alt. for 10 to 15 years after a full refurbishment.