Kleven to build second Sanco seismic ship

Sanco Sword is scheduled for delivery in early 2014, while Sanco Swift will be delivered, also from Myklebust Verft, in July 2013. Kleven Maritime, Norway’s biggest Norwegian-owned shipbuilder, says it now has nine vessels in its order book, with a total value of more than 4billion NOK (€132million).

“We are impressed by Sanco and their investments in the very advanced seismic market. For us it is of great value to establish a local cooperation also within the seismic segment,” said Kleven Maritime CEO Ståle Rasmussen.

“Quality and on time delivery is essential for us, and it is great that we can find a shipyard providing this in our local area,” said Sanco Shipping CEO Ivar Slettevoll. “We chose to declare the option for the second vessel because we see a continuous need for new tonnage within the seismic market.”