PGS names new seismic vessel

PGS Apollo, equipped with 10 full length streamers and 12 streamer reels, is a purpose-built and efficient seismic ship in the medium capacity segment. The vessel will be a valuable supplement to PGS’ existing high capacity Ramform fleet. With a transit speed of 18 knots, she is designed to move rapidly between jobs, cutting non-productive steaming time by several days.

Several new equipment handling features and maritime components are implemented on this ship, including the low resistance hull for increased fuel efficiency, a new source handling solution and a central location of the streamer reels. These features are specially designed for the PGS Apollo’s sleek 106m by 19.2/22m moulded hull and deck, offering speed, safety, productivity and efficiency. She has a power plant capable of generating over 15,000kW, and the flexibility to tailor power consumption and minimize fuel use during operations.

Rune Eng, PGS group president marine comments,” It is good to see this vessel completed, named, and ready for action. We are all looking forward to getting her quickly into production in the North Sea this spring. She offers high capacity and power on a small, fast platform and I believe she will be a highly effective addition to our fleet.”

In addition to the state of the art seismic and maritime equipment, the new vessel is rigged with processing nodes, disk storage and tape drives capable of supporting full onboard seismic data processing. The

PGS Apollo

will enter production, after a brief shakedown, with a 10 streamer project in the North Sea.