STX to build PSV for Norwegian owner

Roy Reite, president of STX Europe’s Offshore & Specialized Vessels business area, says: “I am very pleased that Simon Møkster Rederi again has placed a new building contract with STX Europe. With this contract, we have two PSVs under construction for delivery in 2011 and 2012 to Simon Møkster Rederi.”

The new 4,900 dwt vessel is arranged for regular platform supply duties and, in addition, will be arranged for winterised operations with de-icing system and ice class, and also for rescue and oil recovery operations. Some of the vessel’s main features will be:

– oil Recovery in accordance with DNV and latest NOFO 2009 guidelines;

– emergency towing arrangements;

– rescue of 300 persons in accordance with Norwegian Maritime Directorate (NMD);

– prepared for working in winterised areas;

– Dynpos AUTR, dynamic positioning.

The newbuilding is designed for environmentally friendly operations with the focus on low fuel consumption, and, in accordance with Clean Design requirements. A catalytic reactor exhaust system will be installed for reduced emissions to air. With its new 94.5m optimised hull form and fore-ship, together with the specified propulsion configuration, the vessel is expected to particularly good sea-keeping abilities, fuel efficient transit mode and good station keeping performance.

The hull will be built at STX Europe in Romania, and outfitted at the company’s Søviknes yard.