SLP-built Living quarters module sets sail

Hundreds gathered in Lowestoft harbour this morning, to watch the SLP- built living quarter (LQ) module start its journey to Norway.

The oil rig accommodation, which has taken three years to build and has 180 rooms, set sail at 4am.

Chris Pillar, Joint Administrator and director at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in East Anglia said: “'SLP has shown it can complete a world-class project and I was pleased to be with SLP management, to watch LQ sail away from Lowestoft dock. 

“The quality of LQ is remarkable and the SLP employees have done a fantastic job - they have earned their right to be proud of their work whilst also maintaining an exemplary safety record.  The LQ provides offshore accommodation for 180 people and includes an atrium, gym, 'town hall', saunas and heli-deck and is the result of more than three million man hours.

“My colleague Stephen Oldfield had previously said that the completion of LQ would be one of the best adverts for Lowestoft to help with the sale of the business. 

"We continue with our efforts to sell the business and I have no doubt the sailing of LQ will help a buyer see the potential of SLP.  Progress is being made towards a sale and last week has seen intense activity between the lawyers and with our discussions with Smulders. 

"Whilst we have made progress towards a sale, the deal is not yet done and will not be certain until we have finalised the discussions and then agreed the documentation, signed and exchanged.  

“In the meantime, we are continuing with the completion of customer work and I would like to pass on my thanks to the SLP employees for their contribution towards a world class project.”

For more facts and figures about the LQ module, see the attached document.