Kleven Maritime to build PSV for Ugland

The contract is based on a hull already under construction in Poland. The type VS 485 MK II PSV vessel is designed by Wärtsilä Ship Design Norway, and in addition to design Wärtsilä will deliver generator sets, automation and electrical systems. The ship, of around 5,000dwt, is 85m long, 20m wide with a deck area of over 1,000m². The design meets Clean Design and ice-class ICE C requirements, and the vessel is equipped for oil recovery, stand-by and rescue services.

“This is a very welcome signing, especially for our employees at Myklebust yard,” says Ståle Rasmussen, CEO of Kleven Maritime. “This contract will ensure continuity for our workforce.”

Together with other investors, J.J.Ugland has returned to the offshore business through the establishment of Ugland Offshore. Ugland also owns bulk handling vessels, shuttle tankers, barges, operates tugs and is involved in other maritime business. Kleven Maritime has an order book comprising 11 vessels with a total value of more than 4 billion NOK.