4,100 Tons of ABS DH36 Offshore H-Beams to Brazil: The Only Chinese Offshore Section Supplier for an FPSO Project

This project serves a world-class offshore order at Estaleiros do Brasil (EBR) shipyard in Brazil. The shipyard was contracted by Japan's Modec to build and assemble a series of above-waterline processing modules for the modern floating production, storage and offloading vessel FPSO Guanabara MV31.

4,100 Tons of ABS DH36 Offshore H-Beams to Brazil: The Only Chinese Offshore Section Supplier for an FPSO Project

I. Project Background: "Chinese Strength" in a World-Class Offshore Mega-Project

This project serves a world-class offshore order at Estaleiros do Brasil (EBR) shipyard in Brazil. The shipyard was contracted by Japan's Modec to build and assemble a series of above-waterline processing modules for the modern floating production, storage and offloading vessel FPSO Guanabara MV31.

Once in service, this FPSO is expected to process 180,000 barrels of oil and 12 million cubic metres of natural gas per day, making it a true offshore giant. PAC won the opportunity to supply raw materials to the EBR shipyard and, as its dependable supply chain partner, took on the supply of 4,100 tons of ABS DH36 H-beams.

II. Core Achievement: The Only Offshore Section Steel Supplier in China

FPSOs operate for years in harsh deep-sea conditions, placing extreme demands on fatigue resistance, corrosion resistance and high strength. Combined with the exceptionally strict quality control of Japan's Modec and Brazil's EBR shipyard, the entry barrier was formidable.

With impeccable product quality and offshore delivery experience, PAC broke through: we have entered the client's BR system and officially become its only offshore section steel supplier in China. This milestone not only represents the highest recognition of PAC by the international market, but also demonstrates the standing of Chinese manufacturing in the global high-end offshore supply chain.

III. On Site: Fortress-Grade Protection for the Voyage

  1. A perfectly matched container loading plan (Photos 1-4): offshore sections are long and heavy per piece. The photos taken inside the containers show that the PAC logistics team calculated the loading plan precisely:
Figure 1: ABS DH36 offshore H-beams inside a container, bedded on timber dunnage and stably stacked
Figure 1: ABS DH36 offshore H-beams inside a container, bedded on timber dunnage and stably stacked
Figure 2: Container MSMU 584709 half open, showing sealed moisture-proof packing
Figure 2: Container MSMU 584709 half open, showing sealed moisture-proof packing
Figure 3: Loading of container MEDU 756589 with container number markings
Figure 3: Loading of container MEDU 756589 with container number markings
Figure 4: H-beams stacked inside container MSDU 619093 and the fully sealed condition in panoramic view
Figure 4: H-beams stacked inside container MSDU 619093 and the fully sealed condition in panoramic view
  • H-beams tens of metres long: stably and centrally positioned inside the containers (Photos 1 and 4).
  • Layered timber bedding: timber is used between layers and underneath the steel, which not only eases unloading at the destination port but also prevents structural damage and coating damage caused by friction during the long ocean voyage.
  • Excellent moisture sealing: the container doors (blue and yellow containers, Photos 2 and 3) are tightly closed, ensuring excellent moisture protection throughout the transatlantic voyage.
Figure 5: Densely stacked offshore H-beams arranged like a fortress wall in the PAC factory warehouse
Figure 5: Densely stacked offshore H-beams arranged like a fortress wall in the PAC factory warehouse
Figure 6: Close-up of the dedicated white traceability labels on the ends of ABS-certified H-beams
Figure 6: Close-up of the dedicated white traceability labels on the ends of ABS-certified H-beams
  1. Immaculate warehousing and traceability (Photos 5 and 6): in the factory warehouse area, PAC demonstrated strong inventory management. All H-beams are stacked as neatly as a city wall. The end of every beam carries a clear white label and traceability code. For offshore projects requiring strict material certification such as ABS class approval, this detailed, labelled management is the key to accurate assembly on site and 100% documentation compliance.

IV. Delivery Significance

These 4,100 tons of ABS DH36 H-beams are about to cross the ocean to Brazil. They will form the sturdy backbone of FPSO Guanabara MV31, withstanding wind and waves in the deep sea while extracting energy.

In addition to H-beams, the project also includes EH40 steel plate, LR A steel pipe and European-standard DH36 W-section H-beams, a perfect demonstration of PAC's ability to integrate multiple product types and international standards.

V. Conclusion

From conventional ship plate to deep-sea FPSO offshore sections, from following the market to becoming the only choice of international giants, PAC Steel has always been committed to climbing to the top of the value chain.

PAC, the preferred supply chain partner for the world's leading offshore and shipbuilding projects. Customers at home and abroad are welcome to visit our factory and discuss cooperation.

Top-tier direct supply solutions for deep-sea FPSO and offshore structural steel (ABS DH36 / EH40 / LR A) in Brazil and worldwide:

  • Modec (Japan) / EBR (Brazil) supplier approval: breaking through a formidable entry barrier, selected into the BR system and recognised as the only offshore section steel supplier in China
  • 4,100 tons delivered with refined ocean logistics: timber separation and bedding, precise centred weight distribution and fully sealed containers for moisture and corrosion protection across the Atlantic
  • 100% traceability and class certification: fully certified ABS DH36/EH40/LR A, with white QR-code labels at beam ends for one-code-per-item customs clearance
  • One-stop multi-spec offshore materials: H-beams, European-standard W-beams, EH40 ship plate and offshore steel pipe integrated under a full cross-standard supply chain

World-class deep-sea offshore strength. Shipyards, offshore module builders and oil majors worldwide are welcome to request offshore certification documents and quotations.

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