National Energy Corporation says its Port of Galeota has completed another specialised marine logistics operation, supporting the delivery and offloading of seven marine hose racks weighing a combined 57.6 metric tonnes ahead of upcoming regional offshore work.
The operation took place at Berth 3 and marks the second specialised marine hose project handled at the facility within the past year. According to National Energy, it adds to a growing list of international offshore energy projects supported through the Port of Galeota.
National Energy said its role was to provide the port infrastructure, marine access and logistics environment required for the operation, while specialised contractors carried out the technical work for their clients.
Marine hose systems are used in offshore oil and gas operations to transfer crude oil and other petroleum products between offshore facilities and vessels. The Port of Galeota supports activities including the assembly, testing and mobilisation of these systems before deployment, as well as tow-outs to offshore locations in Trinidad and Tobago and neighbouring Guyana.
The company said operations of this type depend on specialised lifting equipment, engineering expertise and careful planning to ensure safe and efficient execution.
Located on Trinidad’s south eastern coast, the Port of Galeota was developed to serve the offshore energy industry and functions as one of the country’s dedicated upstream logistics hubs. The port features five operational berths, a 200 metre turning basin, warehousing, laydown areas, bunkering facilities and office space designed to support offshore exploration and production activity. It also operates on a 24 hour basis and is certified under the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.
National Energy describes Galeota as a multi purpose port that supports the mobilisation of equipment, personnel and project cargo for offshore developments in Trinidad and Tobago and the wider region. The facility has also been positioned to support upstream projects in neighbouring markets, including Guyana, where offshore activity continues to expand.
National Energy said the latest operation demonstrates the port’s ability to accommodate specialised marine and logistics work as regional offshore activity continues. The company added that the facility remains prepared to support a broad range of offshore projects, reinforcing Trinidad and Tobago’s role as a regional energy logistics hub.