Logistics firm Blue Water Shipping said it has completed the transport of 100 metric tonnes of Guyana-fabricated steel to China for integration into ExxonMobil’s Hammerhead floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel.
The shipment, consisting of 56 heavy-duty pallets, moved from Georgetown to BOMESC’s yard in Tianjin, where the FPSO Essequibo 1899 is being constructed by MODEC for ExxonMobil’s seventh offshore development in Guyana.
The steel components, fabricated in-country by Asequith Guyana Inc. and Asian Sealand Offshore & Marine (ASOM), are designed for use as structural safety handrails on the vessel’s topside modules.
Blue Water said its role covered end-to-end logistics execution, ensuring the cargo arrived on schedule and in condition for integration into the FPSO build.
“This project demonstrates how local fabrication in Guyana connects into a global supply chain and the level of precision required to make that connection seamless,” Dilys Tan, Regional Director for FPS Logistics Asia at Blue Water Shipping, said in a statement.
The Hammerhead development is expected to produce about 150,000 barrels of oil per day and around 90 million cubic feet of gas, with startup targeted for 2029. The project will also include a pipeline link to Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy system.
MODEC Guyana Country Manager Rafael Fumis said the shipment highlights the growing reach of Guyanese manufacturing and logistics.
“This shipment shows just how far Guyana’s manufacturing and logistics can go, connecting local talent with major energy projects worldwide,” he said, adding that Blue Water’s handling of the cargo ensured a “smooth and reliable” process.
The fabrication milestone, first marked at a steel-cutting ceremony in March, was described by company and government officials as a boost for local content, creating jobs, strengthening skills and increasing income opportunities for Guyanese workers.
The Hammerhead FPSO will be the first project after Liza 1 to use a converted vessel rather than a newbuild hull. MODEC is expected to provide operations and maintenance services for at least 10 years after first oil.
