We often talk about how complex shuttle tanker operations are, but it is hard to fully appreciate what goes into each voyage until you experience it first-hand.
Go onboard AET’s Eagle Balder as the crew lifted milestone cargo 5000 from the Gullfaks field in the North Sea to St1’s refinery in Gothenburg, navigating DP loading operations, harsh weather conditions and the precision required behind every voyage.
Through the experiences of the crew, this story offers a rare look into one of our industry’s most specialised maritime operations and the people, expertise and coordination behind it.
Read the full story here: They’re far out at sea. But still close to our lives. - Equinor
Crew aboard the Eagle Balder working to retrieve the pipeline for loading. Story & photos: Colin Dobinson, Equinor
