Design and power contract for new OCV

The UT 737 CD design includes a diesel electric propulsion system incorporating four Bergen engines. These will drive two Azipull thrusters and two side thrusters, which will work in unison with a DP system. The diesel electric system has been specified to significantly improve fuel efficiency and lower the vessel’s emissions.

The vessel will support the most demanding subsea projects, including constructing and servicing oil and gas wells on the sea bed, up to 3,000m below sea level. In order to support such missions the vessel will feature two independent systems for ROV launch and recovery, a 125tonne compensated offshore crane, and an advanced offshore tower which handles subsea equipment through a moonpool.

Anders Almestad, Rolls-Royce, president – offshore said: “This high tech vessel will showcase a combination of innovative technology and world-class, energy efficient design. It demonstrates our position as the market leader in high specification offshore vessels and our ability to meet the challenges of the demanding deepwater oil and gas industry.”

The design and fit out of the vessel enables it to perform almost any duty in a deepwater oil field. In addition to supporting subsea operations it can transport cargo to and from offshore oil and gas platforms and act as a rescue and oil spill response vessel. Delivery is scheduled for early 2014.