Singapore’s Kim Heng Christens Bridgewater Discovery Geotechnical Survey Vessel

Singapore’s offshore services firm Kim Heng recently celebrated the christening ceremony of the Bridgewater Discovery, a dynamic positioning (DP2) geotechnical survey vessel that underwent a rebuild in 2024. This event marks a significant milestone for Kim Heng as it expands its presence in the renewable energy sector.

The Bridgewater Discovery is the result of a partnership between Kim Heng and Soiltech Engineering Co Ltd Korea (STE). Together, these companies are focused on offering comprehensive offshore geotechnical investigation services, leveraging STE’s 26 years of local experience in soil investigation works.

“With the Bridgewater Discovery now in operation, we are well-positioned to undertake a wide range of geotechnical survey projects,” Kim Heng announced on social media.

Measuring 76 meters in length and with a 20-meter beam, the Bridgewater Discovery is equipped with a heave-compensated twin tower drilling rig capable of drilling up to 300 meters below the seabed. Additionally, it features a 60-ton knuckle boom crane with man-riding capability and can accommodate up to 59 personnel, complete with a 55 m2 soil laboratory.

The vessel is equipped with a PS Logger for measuring in-situ seismic velocities and geotechnical properties, a Vibrocore system for collecting continuous sediment cores up to 6 meters, and comprehensive seabed and sub-seabed sampling systems for accurate geotechnical and environmental data collection.

The Bridgewater Discovery, a fully-dedicated geotechnical survey vessel, will be flying the Korean flag, showcasing the collaboration between Kim Heng and STE in providing top-tier offshore services.