The operation on the unit -- supplied by a FloaTec joint venture established by McDermott and Keppel Fels -- took place in Baiada Ilha Grande in Rio de Janeiro state.

Hull construction was carried out at the Brasfels shipyard in Angra dos Reis.

Following final integration work, the unit, which has battled delays, is planned to make its way to the Pappa Terra heavy-oil field in the Campos Basin.

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