The topsides of the semi-submersible production platform have been designed far too heavy for the supporting hull, according to well-placed sources. Some suggested the deck is 3000 tonnes overweight.
The Gumusut project's main turnkey contractor is Malaysia Marine&Heavy Engineering (MMHE), which one year ago was awarded its prestigious Gumusut platform contract by way of direct negotiations between Shell, national oil company Petronas, which is a part owner in Gumusut-Kakap, and Petronas subsidiary MISC, which owns MMHE.
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