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Pioneering spirit
Every Vessel Hunter story on Pioneering spirit: 2 stories, from 24 August 2026 to 4 October 2026. Newest: "Pioneering Spirit lift capacity raised to 60,000 tonnes for Statfjord A removal". Each story links to the ships and ports it names, so a name in the text opens the record behind it.

Pioneering Spirit lift capacity raised to 60,000 tonnes for Statfjord A removal
Allseas has upgraded Pioneering Spirit's topsides lifting system from 48,000 to 60,000 tonnes to remove Equinor's Statfjord A topside in one piece, and appointed ABL as warranty surveyor.

Pioneering Spirit Lifts North Cormorant Topsides for Dales Voe Demolition
The world's largest lifting vessel is removing the North Cormorant platform for transport to Dales Voe, where demolition of the 42-year-old structure will take 12 to 14 months.
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