International Moorings & Marine, Inc. of New Iberia, La., has been awarded a contract by Michigan Wisconsin Pipeline Company for an addition to its offshore compressor station at Eugene Island Block 188-B.
The project involves the installation of a new 25,000-horsepower General Electric Turbine package. IMM will utilize two of its jackup boats as work platforms and living accommodations for approximately 65 workmen as well as its 130-foot construction support vessel. Transporting and setting the 450-ton compressor package onto the platform will be done by Heerema Group, U.S.A. under subcontract to IMM. Fabrication of interconnecting piping and associated material has been completed at IMM's Fabrication Yard located at the Port of Iberia.
Charles Mann, chairman of the board of directors of International Moorings & Marine, Inc., stated that this project is indicative of the total service offered by IMM, which includes onshore fabrication, offshore installation, and logistical support.