Spool fabrication keeps ongoing. We are well on schedule. Here PIH our insulation subcontractor is preparing a pre-insulated pipe by removing the insulation on the required places to enable us to cut the pipe and assemble it to the design configuration.
Fabricaion hall, quay view
This week the Luanda based Engineering Company ‘DORIS’ visited our yard. In the Heerema Safety Centre we both performed a presentation followed by a technical discussion with our engineers. We ended the visit with a yard tour.
Flounder plate as part of the towing bridle of the H-405
Deck cleaning by gouging the last scarfs of the previous sea fastening.
Lifting of the bumpers.
Installation of the bumper on the barge.
The bollard is removed, the last sharp edges are ground to prevent damage on mooring ropes.
Supporting welded out on the barge.
Every weld is examined by MPI (Magnetic Particle Investigation)
Bumper welded out on the barge.
Grinding works.
On the back side the clifs of Porto Aboim. Summer started together with the rain season. Temperatures rising till above 30 degrees C. but the direct sun radiation is much higher. 
Bridle chain
Frame transport on the yard by LR1300
Starter pile unloaded from the barge, to be transported to our storage area by Goldhover trailer.
GM of Doris engineering with HPA crew.
Weekend, Saturday afternoon 16:30h, time for:
FOOOOOOOOTBALLLLL,
the second match. Before we start, first stretching.
The ‘Mannshaft’ ready for the game
After winning with 8-3, we need some rest. I brought some drinks for after the match, a real teambuilding session.
SCORE LIST:
1st march 6-6
2nd match 8-3
