Shipyard De Hoop secures PSV contract

The 70m by 15.8m vessel is a further development of De Hoop’s KISS design, which was recently built and delivered for Pemex in Mexico.

De Hoop has evolved the PSV design, widening the vessel to allow for a deadweight of over 2,500 tonnes. The hull form is optimised for fuel efficient operations, during both transit and dynamic positioning modes.

Delta’s new vessel will also be fitted with a specially developed bulbous bow, designed to maintain a service speed of 12 knots, whilst saving almost 17% of power during transit.

In close consultation with the shipyard, Delta has chosen a diesel-electric propulsion concept to achieve enhanced flexibility and economical superiority.

As with the KISS design, the generators will be located on the main deck to allow for larger cargo volumes and easier access for maintenance.

The PSV design has deep water capabilities and will be used by Delta for operation in offshore fields near Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean Sea.

De Hoop is scheduled to deliver the vessel in Q3 2014.