Oversized cargo logistics - Mobilising a 98Te HLS Frame for shipment to Malaysia
MDL required a logistics partner capable of mobilising high-value, oversized equipment for onward shipment to Malaysia, while meeting strict vessel schedules and operational requirements. The cargo included a 98Te Horizontal Lay System (HLS) frame, used in the deployment and retrieval of subsea umbilicals in the offshore energy sector.
Given its scale and weight, specialist infrastructure, technical lifting expertise, and meticulous planning were essential to enable transport as a single piece. With the capability and capacity to deliver this, ASCO provided a fully integrated logistics solution that reduced handling complexity, transportation time, and overall project costs.
Client
MDL
Scope
Supply Bases, Lifting, Project Cargo, Transportation
Location
Peterhead, North Base
At a glance
- Mobilisation and loading of complex, high-value heavy cargo, including an HLS frame and supporting flex lay assets
- Specialist heavy-lift operation delivered from Peterhead Supply Base - supported by dedicated lift supervisors, operational crews, and a 400t crane
- Cargo transported in one piece, reducing handling, permitting complexity, project time, and cost
Approach
ASCO combined technical heavy-lift planning, operational coordination, and project delivery expertise to manage the mobilisation from quayside to vessel. Lift plans were developed around the cargo’s dimensions and weight to ensure controlled handling throughout the operation.
At the Peterhead supply base, quayside infrastructure, experienced operational teams, and trusted specialist partners ensured the right equipment, transport capability, and resources were in place at the right time.
Safety remained central throughout, with robust planning, compliance procedures, and a strong HSE track record helping ensure the operation was delivered efficiently and without incident.
Impact
- 98Te HLS frame successfully mobilised for onward shipment to Malaysia
- Up to 7 days saved by avoiding road transport permitting and movement orders
- Removed handling complexity and associated transport costs through single-piece mobilisation
- Delivered in full compliance with HSE, transport, and lifting regulations