Earlier this year, Jack-Up Barge initiated the acquisition of JB 121 as part of its ongoing fleet development. The addition of JB 121 further strengthens a fleet that also includes JB 114, JB 115, JB 117, and JB 120, expanding the company’s ability to support a broad range of offshore installation, commissioning, maintenance, and accommodation campaigns.
Engineered for Large-Scale Offshore Operations
The three-legged jack-up features a truss-leg design with a rack-and-pinion jacking system, providing a stable platform for offshore works. The unit offers modern accommodation for up to 354 personnel, allowing it to support large offshore project teams during offshore campaigns.
JB 121 is equipped with three cranes: a 200-tonne working load limit (WLL) main crane located on the cantilever, increasing operational reach alongside offshore structures, and two 50-tonne WLL auxiliary cranes for additional lifting support.
The unit further offers approximately 1,340 m² of deck space, providing substantial working and storage capacity for offshore operations.
Strengthening Offshore Wind Support Capabilities
Originally developed as part of the proven GustoMSC AJ-series, JB 121 is designed to provide a safe and stable offshore working environment for large-scale energy projects.
“JB 121 represents an important strategic addition to our fleet,” said Frank Kees, Managing Director of Jack-Up Barge. “The combination of extensive accommodation capacity, deep-water capability and offshore crane support allows us support larger and increasingly complex offshore projects, particularly within the offshore wind sector.”
Following the naming ceremony, JB 121 is scheduled to depart from the yard in Dalian for the Netherlands at the beginning of November.
