Conversion of Castoro 16 Barge(2009-2010)


Castoro 16 is a barge provides pipeline trenching in ultra-shallow waters: 1.4 mts to 4.0 mts of the Caspian Sea using equipment machinery and systems housed on its deck and inside the hull. Castoro 16 is classification: RMRS*KE R2 TRENCHING BARGE. Trenching system includes 7 diesel hydraulic power units, 850 kw each, 1 electro hydraulic power unit 1,100 kw; with trenching equipment: 1 pulling unit, 1 trenching sled, 1 suction unit, 1 remedial machine, emergency suction unit (UDM), backfilling arm with vertical and horizontal movements 9 buoys.

General information


Length: 135.6 m

Breadth: 27 m

Depth: 6.5 m

Exploitation periods of Castoro 16:

  • Kashagan Field – Trenching Activities (2007 - 2008)
  • Kashagan 2 Project for 18’’ Intrafield Line (2015 - 2016)
  • Filanowsky Field – Trenching Activities (2007 - 2008)
  • Filanowsky Field – Spool pieces installation (2014 - 2015)

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