There are three main ways that subsea pipe is laid -- S-lay, J-lay and tow-in -- and the pipelay vessel is integral to the success of the installation. Buoyancy affects the pipelay process ...

Saipem’s pipelay ... stinger and tensioning capacity of up to 1,200 tons allow it to handle pipelines with diameters of up to 60 inches, making it ideal for large-scale projects. The vessel ...