Norwegian offshore supply vessel owner Boa Offshore has presented a new in-house design for future semi-submersible heavy lift barges, which are said to be capable of handling the requirements of any industry or segments regarding heavy loads, large footprints, and extreme submersing depths.

According to Boa Offshore, the versatile design and unique features of this barge make it highly suitable for load-out/float-off operations’ transport of vessels, platforms, rigs, and heavy cargo; drydocking operations; salvage operations; platform for construction and installation; and decommissioning.