HYSY 202

HYSY 202 (Hai Yang Shi You 202) is a non self propelled, shallow water pipe laying barge, owned by CNOOC, the national oil exploration company of China.[3] Built in 2012, it is one of the six large crane barges owned by COOEC and CNOOC, namely "HYSY201", "HYSY 202", "Lanjing", "Blue Xinjiang", "Binhai 109", "HYSY286", "HYSY289" and "HYSY291".[4][5]

History
China
Name	HYSY 202 (Hai Yang Shi You 202)
Owner	Offshore Oil Engineering, Tianjin, China
Operator	COOEC
Port of registry	, Tianjin, China PRC[1]
Route	World wide
Builder	Jiangsu Rongsheng Heavy Industries, Rugao, China
Yard number	401
Launched	2012
Completed	2012
Maiden voyage	May 2012, 10 (10-05-2012)
Identification	IMO Number 9555371 MMSI 413738000
Status	In service
General characteristics
Class and type	Pipe laying vessel
Tonnage	GRT
Length	168.3 m
Beam	46 m
Height	(keel to top of funnels)
Depth	13.5 m
Propulsion	Not self propelled[2]

Equipped with a large 1200 tonnes lifting capacity crane, a long stinger[6] and extensive equipment for laying sub sea oil and gas pipelines, HYSY 202 has been engaged in numerous projects across the world, including building some of the largest bridges off the coast of China, and laying sub sea oil pipelines in the South China Sea.[7] It is currently engaged in the Dangote project off the coast of Nigeria, for a two-year project (2019-2021) involving the installation of a long and large sub sea oil and gas pipeline catering to Dangote refineries and the oil needs of Nigeria.[8]