Marin Teknikk wins diving vessel contract

The 142.9m long MT6027 DSCV will be built by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) in China for delivery in Q1 2017. It will feature an 18-man, twin-bell saturation system for operation to a depth of 300m. Two cranes will also be incorporated: a 400-tonne offshore crane with depth capacity of 5,200m single-fall and 3,200m dual-fall; and a 40-tonne offshore crane for operation down to 300m.

The contract also includes an arrangement for two Work-class Remote Operated Vehicles for operations to a depth of 3,000m. The vessel will house accommodation for up to 140 people.

Marin Teknikk noted that the vessel, to be built according to Det Norske Veritas classification, will offer a good platform for transport of equipment and tools to and from subsea oil and gas fields worldwide. The contract also includes an option for another vessel of the same type.

Sales Director of Marin Teknikk Richard Gjerde said: “We have been working closely with UDS for the past year to develop one of the largest and advanced DP3 diving vessels in the offshore industry.”

Chief Executive Officer of UDS Sheldon Hutton added: “The “Red Class 6027” combines practicality, safety, reliability, efficiency and impressive subsea technology. We are confident that it will exceed the expectations of oil majors and offshore operators.”