AHTS package order for Rolls-Royce from Italian yard

The vessel will be built for Augusta Offshore and is a repeat order of a Rolls-Royce UT 712 CD due to be delivered in June from the same yard.

Hans Robert Almestad, Rolls-Royce, general sales manager, said: “This is the 12th contract Rolls-Royce has signed with Rosetti and it has further strengthened our position in the Mediterranean market as a leading supplier of mission-critical technology and systems for the offshore oil and gas industry.”

Due for delivery in mid 2014, the vessel is designed for handling anchors and mooring lines in water up to 2000m deep, and is equipped to undertake oil recovery, ROV/DP operation, fire fighting, standby and rescue duties. Accommodation facilities are arranged for 28 persons.

Rolls-Royce will supply the main engines, propulsion systems and gear, tunnel thrusters, rudders, deck machinery, electrical systems as well as automation and control systems.

Main particulars:
Length oa approx 79.70m
Length bp 69.50m
Breadth moulded 19.20m
Depth main deck 8.30m
Design draught (2.0m freeboard) 6.30m
Max draught (1,5m freeboard) approx 6.80m
Max draught scantling approx 6.95m
Max freeboard in rescue operations 2.50m
Cargo deck area (38,2mx16m) 610m²