The founder and president of marine construction contractor Allseas had a front-row seat – and retained direct control of operations – at the Yme field off Norway last week, when his flagship behemoth of a vessel set a stunning world record on its very first assignment.

The Yme platform deck, weighing a hefty 13,500 tonnes, was successfully lifted off its steel legs on 22 August, simultaneously lifting a huge weight off Heerema's shoulders.

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