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For a five weeks period as from early July 2011, our BLUSTER was active as fourth anchor handler with semi submersible lay barge CASTORO SEI in the Nord Stream project. During the pipe laying near the Estonian border, where one of the boats had to act as life anchor, Saipem UK Ltd decided to add a fourth anchor handler to the already impressive spread of vessels.
ITC's vessel was selected for their knowledge of the project where AHTS BLIZZARD was already active for over 15 months, and the familiarity of the masters and crew with anchor handling in general and Nord Stream especially.
Regrettably BLUSTER could only assist Saipem during five weeks due to the earlier commitment to Bluewater. Another vessel had to replace BLUSTER for another five weeks at location. The fixture did materialize through ISB Italy.
