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GSP Bigfoot 1 successfully completed the sea trials after the upgrade project conclusion. The experienced surveyors and crew onboard, together with engineering professionals report the sea trials confirmed the enhanced operational value of the construction vessel, the state of the art equipment allowing GSP Bigfoot 1 to enter an honorable position in the top ten in its category. The upgrade project focused on three main chapters: the installation of the Kongsberg dynamic positioning system DP2 with 6 Rolls Royce azimuth retractable thrusters of 2200 kW each, and of 4 Wärtsilä, TIER III emission engines, 3500 kW each in the new power compartment; the increase of the pipelay capacity by installing a 90 meters stinger and a new fixed frame system which allow the construction vessel address higher diameter pipelay installation projects into deeper waters; the increase of the accommodation capacity from 208 to 240.