M.A.R.S., Europe A/S has been awarded a contract by SBM Offshore for dismantling and green recycling of the SBM Offshore’s FPSO Capixaba. FPSO Capixaba is 362 m long, with a Light Displacement Tonnage of 54.656 Mt.

The FPSO is moored in 1,350 m of water in the Cachalote field in the Campos Basin offshore Brail.

The contract includes engineering, preparation, dismantling and green recycling of the unit. FPSO Capixaba is expected to arrive at M.A.R.S., Europe yard in the Port of Frederikshavn, end of 2023 – early 2024.

“We are glad that SBM Offshore has chosen to retire and green recycle FPSO Capixaba at our EU approved Green Recycling facility in the Port of Frederikshavn, compliant with all local, national and international rules and regulations.”
Source: Modern American Recycling Services Europe, A/S (M.A.R.S.)