Jack-up for geotechnical drilling
A stable, elevated base for the client’s offshore geotechnical drilling rig.
Clon jack-up platform · 10 t crane · Tuxpan base
Marine geotechnical drilling platform in Mexico
We rent our Clon and Dulac jack-up platforms as a stable work base for geotechnical contractors running offshore soil investigations at sea, in lagoons and along the coast. You drill; we provide the platform, crew and support.
Clon platform in numbersSelf-elevating and self-propelled, built by COCOA in 2011.
13m
Working water depth, with 13 t of deck load
20t
Load capacity
10t
EBI deck crane
15.39m
Length
A geotechnical survey platform for marine boreholes
At Corporativo Costa Afuera (COCOA) we rent the Clon jack-up platform for offshore soil investigation. The geotechnical contractor sets up its drilling rig on deck to recover subsoil samples.
The platform lowers its legs to the seabed and lifts the hull clear of the water, so the rig does not move with the waves and drilling continues without interruption. Clon was the first platform of its kind built in Mexico for soil investigation, subsea works and marine construction companies.
Platforms and soil investigation work
Clon
Built by COCOA in 2011 to support soil investigation and marine construction work.
View detailsDulac
Self-elevating and self-propelled, with a 10 t EBI crane and a 65 ft boom.
View detailsClon in the Costa Rican Caribbean
Clon worked at the port of Moín, Costa Rica, on soil investigation studies.
View detailsWhat’s included in the platform rental?
COCOA provides and operates the platform. Drilling, sampling, lab testing and the geotechnical report remain with the contractor.
- Clon jack-up platform, or Dulac subject to availability
- COCOA crew to operate the platform
- 10 t EBI deck crane
- 12-hour daylight shift
- Sea-to-deck personnel lift
- Diving support, if required
- Towing with our own vessel for long transits
- 30-day minimum rental
Corporate video
Meet COCOA
Our fleet, the Tuxpan base and the team behind every project.
Where a geotechnical survey platform is used
Jobs where the drilling rig needs a fixed base over the water.
Ports and wharvesSoil investigation before construction
Lagoons and riversLacustrine and sheltered waters
Coast and beachesNearshore areas with surf
From TuxpanMobilization by sea to other sites
Over 40 years of proven experience
Technical heritage dating back to the origins of professional diving in Mexico
Founded by Ing. Ricardo Vázquez Adame, a pioneer of Mexican underwater engineering. In 1979 he led the operations that trained the first 15 professional divers in the country. That technical background supports every project COCOA delivers today.
Founder: Ing. Ricardo Lorenzo Vázquez Adame, a pioneer of the Mexican underwater industry, with a documented track record since 1979.
Frequently asked questions
Does COCOA perform the soil investigation?
No. We rent the platform with crew and support so your geotechnical team can drill and take its samples. The study and the report are yours.
What water depth can the Clon work in?
The Clon works in up to 13 m of water with 13 t of load on deck.
What drilling rig fits on the platform?
The Clon has a 20 t load capacity, a length of 15.39 m and a beam of 7.31 m. Send us the weight and footprint of your rig so we can check the deck layout.
What is the minimum rental period?
The Clon is quoted with a 30-day minimum, on a 12-hour daylight shift.
Can you mobilize the platform to my site?
Yes. The platform is self-propelled and, for long transits, we tow it with our vessel Miss Monse. Mobilization is quoted per site.
Planning an offshore soil investigation?
Tell us about your boreholes
Send us the location, water depth, number of boreholes, weight of your drilling rig and dates.
ResponseWithin 24 hours, with a call from our team
OfficeAv. Ruiz Cortines 74, Tuxpan, Veracruz
