Order for wave-piercing offshore vessel

The ship features Rolls-Royce’s wave-piercing bow design, intended to slice through waves under harsh weather conditions, which the company claims makesit possible to keep a more constant speed, to reduce the use of fuel and to increase on board safety. This, says Rolls-Royce, fits with Simon Møkster’s philosophy of developing the most environmentally friendly fleet possible.

The 92m vessel, which will be built by Spanish shipyard Gondan, is to have a diesel electric plant powered by four Bergen gensets. It has been developed specifically for missions in the arctic region, and will be equipped to undertake oil spill recovery duties. Due for delivery in 2014, the ship features an equipment package including Azipull propellers, thrusters, automation and control systems and a DP2 system.

Hans Robert Almestad, Rolls-Royce, general sales manager, said:“We are happy to be chosen by Simon Møkster Shipping to develop this highly innovative offshore vessel. Our wave piercing designs and other highly efficient technologies are becoming increasingly popular with customers seeking to reduce their operating costs and improve the environmental performance of their fleets.”