La. firm claims largest pipe-leg liftboat

A.K. Suda of Metairie, La., has designed the world’s largest pipe-leg steel liftboat, according to a company announcement. The 193-foot, 6-inch by 16-foot liftboat, Teras Conquest 8, was delivered to Singapore-based Teras Offshore Pte. by Saigon Offshore Fabrication & Engineering Ltd. of Vietnam in June. The vessel features 335-foot legs. A truss leg version is under construction. Teras Conquest 8 is a three-legged, self- propelled, self-elevating, general service liftboat known as the SUDA 335-L3P design. Two of the legs encircle 250-ton cranes that have a maximum reach of 129 feet. The liftboat can accommodate 160 persons, including the crew. (Source: Work Boat 09/18/17)