delivering specialist transportation services for the energy sector

Malin Abram: specialists in heavy lift and marine transportation

For oil and gas operators, EPC contractors, and fabricators requiring dependable logistics for critical-path movements, Malin Abram delivers specialist heavy-lift and marine transportation solutions tailored to the demands of the energy sector. We manage the complete transport scope — from vessel chartering and engineering-led planning to coordination with ports, terminals, and regulatory authorities — providing a fully integrated, turnkey service for modules, subsea structures, plant, and oversized equipment. 

 

Our team understands the operational, safety, and scheduling pressures unique to offshore and onshore developments, and mitigates risk through detailed method statements, route optimisation, and rigorous compliance management. With a focus on certainty, safety, and efficiency, we ensure high-value cargo is delivered securely and on schedule, supporting project continuity from fabrication yard to final installation.

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TRANSPORTATION of karish north project

Client: Technip FMC | Completed: May 2024 | Cargo: 76 items of cargo
Malin Abram Ltd (MA) were contracted by TechnipFMC to carry out the transportation of various project cargo items as part of their Karish North project. More than 70 items of cargo were loaded in Limassol, Cyprus, and transported to Newcastle, UK where the empty reel was discharged. The remainder of the cargo was discharged in Peterhead, however due to Storm Babet and the adverse weather conditions hitting the East Coast of the UK, lifting operations were restricted and only a small portion of the cargo was discharged, with the final remaining cargo being discharged in Leith.
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TRANSPORTATION of reels

Client: Technip FMC | Completed: August 2022 | Cargo: Selection of reels
These shipments facilitated TechnipFMC’s ongoing work in support of their offshore development projects. The first shipment was in support of the CNOOC International Telford project, to transport a number of reelson installation cradles from Technip’s manufacturing facilities in Newcastle and Le Trait, to Nigg, with the second umbilicals for TFMC’s work on the Evelyn Phase 1 and Gannet E Expansion projects, in partnership with Dana Petroleum and Tailwind Energy, as well as TFMC’s contract with Ithaca Energy (UK) on their Enhanced Oil recovery project at the captain field in the North Sea.
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TURNKEY TRANSPORTATION

Client: EFAB | Completed: October 2022 | Cargo: Caustic tank
The Malin Abram team were delighted to successfully carry out a full turnkey project for EFAB Industrial Solutions Limited (EFAB), on behalf of their client Ensus UK Ltd. EFAB were contracted by Ensus UK Ltd to build a new caustic tank for the Ensus site in Middlesbrough. Ensus operates one of Europe’s largest production plants for renewable ethanol at Wilton on Teesside in Northeast England.
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stability analysis/seafastening design

Client: GPS Macs | Completed: August 2024 | Cargo: 500 concrete mattresses
Malin Abram were contracted by GPS Marine & Civil Services Ltd to complete two barge stability analyses, alongside the seafastening design, for the delivery of over 500 concrete mattresses. These were to form three shipments, travelling from Montrose to London Gateway.
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Malin Abram redefine what you can expect from a heavy lift partner. We offer project management expertise in the area of transportation, no matter how specialist, as well as a full range of technical services.

Heavy lift to us is more than the operational side of supplying cranes, ships, barges and heavy haulage. No matter the size or scope of your project, our team of engineers assess your needs and propose optimum solutions – simply contact us to find out more.