On 1 November 2016, FVSB completed a transition process to manage the production and maintenance operations of the Mobile Offshore Application Barge (MOAB) in South Angsi-A (SAA) oilfield from Repsol Oil and Gas Malaysia Ltd (Repsol). Apart from document bridging and planning, a total of 43 handover systems, inventories handover, Repsol’s audits (Operational Readiness Audit & ERP Cold Eye Observations) and competency assessment were completed. This achievement is a major step forward for FVSB to continue to deliver real added value to the existing customers and shareholders. MOAB operations team has a total of 24 core crew.
The MOAB is a four-legged self-erecting steel construction barge facility and is bridge-linked to the FSO via a telescopic 56-75 Personnel Transfer Bridge (PTB). The MOAB is a full production facility consisting of the wellhead (well bay), processing facilities (hull) with water injection and gas facilities. Stabilised crude oil from MOAB is exported via a low pressure oil delivery hoses to FSO. The MOAB is owned by Repsol and has been in operation since August 2005.