{"id":543529,"date":"2026-03-16T06:53:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T06:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/543529\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T06:53:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T06:53:12","slug":"acciona-has-strengthened-its-marine-fleet-with-australias-largest-registered-jack-up-barge-to-support-construction-of-critical-water-infrastructure-in-western-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/543529\/","title":{"rendered":"ACCIONA has strengthened its marine fleet with Australia\u2019s largest registered jack-up barge to support construction of critical water infrastructure in Western Australia."},"content":{"rendered":"

ACCIONA has strengthened its marine fleet with Australia\u2019s largest registered jack-up barge to support construction of critical water infrastructure in Western Australia.<\/p>\n

Named Beverley, the 59.6-metre x 32-metre vessel \u2013 the size of 1.5 standard Olympic Pools or an area slightly larger than four basketball courts \u2013 jacks itself up above the ocean surface on 78-metre legs. This creates a stable, elevated worksite with a deck load capacity of 8t\/m2 built for superior sea-state performance, significantly reducing vulnerability to swell, tides or current-driven motion. On board is a 400-tonne crane, a helideck, sleeping quarters for 50 local workers, with kitchen, dining, offices and a medical room to enable 24\/7 offshore operations.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The procurement and commissioning of Beverley represent a major strategic investment that significantly enhances ACCIONA\u2019s ability to deliver complex marine infrastructure. Bringing this asset into the fleet reinforces ACCIONA\u2019s commitment to ensuring it has the best assets for the projects it builds, and that ACCIONA\u2019s end-to-end capabilities can deliver projects more effectively and efficiently.<\/p>\n

ACCIONA CEO for Australia and New Zealand Bede Noonan said Beverley will play a crucial role in the delivery of local projects and future marine works across the region and also carries personal significance for the Noonan family.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeverley is a game\u2011changer for marine construction in Australia. Securing the largest registered jack-up barge in Australia supports our ability to deliver some of the most technically challenging, offshore infrastructure projects, at a time when sustainable water infrastructure solutions are more crucial than ever,\u201d Mr Noonan said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cCurrently Beverley is central to the complex construction of the offshore intake structure for desalination projects and will help shape sustainable infrastructure projects for years to come. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIn keeping with maritime tradition, Andre [ACCIONA Chief Operating officer] and I have named the vessel after our mother, Beverley. It\u2019s a tribute that reflects both our family\u2019s connection to the industry and the long\u2011standing custom of naming ships after women. It\u2019s a proud moment for us and our family business.\u201d<\/p>\n

Beverley\u2019s arrival underscores ACCIONA\u2019s commitment to innovation, capability building and delivering sustainable infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.<\/p>\n

Watch the video here:<\/p>\n

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