Midia Marine Terminal started the planned turnaround of the offshore terminal in the Black Sea
Petre Barac
Posted On August 7, 2023
Midia Marine Terminal (MMT), a member company of the KMG International Group, has started the overhaul works at the marine terminal located 8.6 kilometers offshore in the Black Sea, which ensures the supply of crude oil to Petromidia refinery – the largest and most complex refinery of its kind in Romania. With a transfer capacity of 16 million tons/year, the terminal is the only crude oil loading and unloading facility of this type in Romania.
“We use the best materials for these works, developed by using top technologies in the field because the operation of the marine terminal is of strategic importance for all operations carried out by the KMGI Group. The new materials will ensure a constant flow of raw materials, in the safest conditions, both for the technical assembly and for the marine environment”, said Ioan Taus, General Director of Midia Marine Terminal.
To prevent potential pollution risks, the company has implemented a set of strict procedures, including drills and plans to combat oil spills. Thus, the biodiversity in the Black Sea coastal area, as well as that of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve, located in the immediate vicinity, are protected from risk factors.
The works will last approximately three weeks, they are carried out with Midia Marine Terminal’s own and contracted staff, over 100 people being involved in the project. A very important role is played by the 21 divers, of which 9 are experienced specialists permanently employed by the company, who will be assisted during the entire process by diving technicians, work supervisors, hyperbaric chamber technicians, and by the staff of the three tugs of Midia Marine Terminal.
The maintenance will mainly concern the replacement of all floating and submarine hoses, more than 50 pieces totaling approximately 600 meters. The total investment is estimated at about 4.3 million USD, the marine hoses with double protection being produced by the Yokohama company from Japan.
