GPO Emerald Delivers Floating Power Plant Across the Atlantic
GPO Heavylift successfully transported the Karadeniz Powership KPS 70 (also known as Arya Deniz Sultan) from Karadeniz Shipyard in Yalova, Turkey, to the Dominican Republic using the semi-submersible heavy-lift vessel GPO Emerald. This operation highlights GPO Heavylift's expertise in handling large floating power generation units for global deployment.
Project Details
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Cargo: Karadeniz Powership KPS 70 , dimensions: 145.7m LOA x 42m beam x 8m depth
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Client: Karadeniz Powership
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Vessel: GPO Emerald
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Route: Yalova, Turkey ➝ Dominican Republic
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Planned Delivery: 2025
Specialized Heavy Transport Operation
The KPS 70, a 70 MW floating power barge built at HAT-SAN Shipyard (formerly associated with Karadeniz projects), was loaded onto GPO Emerald's wide deck using the vessel's semi-submersible capabilities. The float-on process accommodated the barge's substantial size and weight, ensuring secure positioning for the transatlantic transit.
GPO Emerald's advanced ballasting system and stability features were essential for safely carrying this specialized cargo across thousands of nautical miles through varied weather conditions.
Supporting Global Energy Solutions
Floating powerships like the KPS 70 provide flexible power generation capacity, and GPO Heavylift's role in this delivery demonstrates our ability to execute complex marine transports for the energy sector. The operation was completed with the close coordination between GPO Heavylift, Karadeniz Powership, and the shipyard team.
For more information on GPO Heavylift's powership and heavy-lift transportation services, visit gpo-heavylift.com.