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title: Floatel Victory – Modifications and 5-yearly SPS
description: Floatel Victory accommodation rig was dry docked at our facilities in Hanøytangen, Norway, for about 3 months to undergo a 5-yearly special periodic survey
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# [Floatel Victory – Modifications and 5-yearly SPS](https://www.semcomaritime.com/cases/floatel-victory-modifications-and-5-yearly-sps)

 Written by [Semco Maritime](https://www.semcomaritime.com/cases/author/semco-maritime) | Jul 9, 2018 10:00:00 PM

## Floatel Victory – Modifications and 5-yearly SPS

##### **Customer: Floatel International AB **Location: Hanøytangen, Bergen, Norway Period: 2018

The Floatel Victory accommodation rig was dry-docked at our facilities in [Hanøytangen,](https://www.semcomaritime.com/hanoytangen) Norway, for about 3 months to undergo a [5-yearly special periodic survey (SPS)](https://www.semcomaritime.com/service-statutory-inspections) and various modifications prior to contract work for Maersk Oil in the UK sector of the North Sea.

##### Competences and systems

- 5-yearly SPS
- Underwater removal of thrusters and assisting with thruster overhaul
- Fixing noise and vibration issues
- Replacing potable water piping
- Installation of instrument piping and valve actuators
- Installation of water mist system
- Extensive flooring and living quarters repair including replacement of doors
- Replacement of utility hoses
- Hull and anode inspection
- Extensive HVAC upgrade
- Replacement of 2 HV switchboards and breakers
- Installation of helideck lighting

##### Highlights

- Some of the project scopes were carried out offshore - while the rig was mobilising for Hanøytangen - in order to reduce dock time
- Approximately 150 people were involved in the upgrading work
- The Hanøytangen camp area hosted the project staff involved

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