Marine construction group Lamprell says the launch of the giant jack-up ship followed the heaviest vessel land-move ever undertaken in the Middle East, with a transport weight of 12,200 tonnes.
Brave Tern, which will enter service at 14,800 tonnes, is now in the water for further outfitting ahead of its delivery later this year.
The self-elevating, self-propelled vessel has an overall length of 131.7