Diamond recovery vessel AMV#3 at sea, seen from above
  • Marine
  • Mining

AMV#3 is Debmarine Namibia's 177-metre flagship and the largest diamond recovery vessel in the world. R&R formed part of the Owner's Team through construction, integration and commissioning of its onboard recovery and processing plant.

Cape Town, South Africa / Namibia
Location
De Beers / Debmarine
Client
Mining & Minerals
Industry
Completed
Status
Case Study

Overview

AMV#3, Debmarine Namibia's 177-metre flagship and the largest diamond recovery vessel in the world, arrived in Cape Town from the Damen Mangalia shipyard in Romania to receive its diamond recovery and processing plant. As part of the Owner's Team, R&R provided integrated project controls, engineering management and quantity surveying throughout modular construction, vessel integration and commissioning.

The Brief

The Challenge

The processing plant was built dockside as separate modules, which were then lifted onto the vessel for final integration and commissioning. This build sequence required exceptionally tight coordination between shore-based construction and shipboard installation, with cost, schedule and technical performance all at stake on a vessel of this scale.

Our Scope

Services Rendered

  • Owner’s Team

    Your dedicated project representative. We safeguard your interests by overseeing, controlling, and integrating every stage of the project lifecycle.

  • Project Controls

    Integrated planning, cost engineering, progress measurement and reporting that give you a single, reliable view of project performance.

  • Engineering Management & Oversight

    Coordination of engineering disciplines, design reviews and technical assurance to keep design intent and constructability aligned.

  • Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management

    Cost planning, procurement, contract administration and final accounts that protect value across the commercial lifecycle.

Project Impact

The Result

R&R's integrated Owner's Team support safeguarded cost, schedule and technical delivery across modular construction, vessel integration and commissioning.