The project scope includes engineering, procurement, fabrication, transportation and installation of offshore pipelines.

"Engineering and offshore mobilisation of McDermott's in-house vessels has commenced for this fast-track assignment, with project completion expected by the end of this year," McDermott said in a statement.

Spokesman Rick Goins said McDermott would use vessels already present in the region, but did not know which ones in particular would carry out the offshore construction work.

Engineering