High-spec deepwater derrick lay vessel

The derrick lay vessel, which is built to Keppel’s proprietary design, has been named DLV 2000. It will soon be deployed to the INPEX Ichthys Liquefied Natural Gas project in offshore Western Australia.

Mr Chow Yew Yuen, chief executive officer, Keppel O&M, said: “DLV 2000 has been designed with enhanced features to work in water depths of up to 10,000 feet and in severe weather conditions. Keppel Singmarine has a strong track record in designing efficient and specialised units to meet the needs of the market. We are confident that this robust and high-quality vessel will serve McDermott well as their flagship derrick lay vessel wherever she operates.”

Developed by Keppel’s design arm, Marine Technology Development, DLV 2000 is capable of achieving efficient pipelay rates for long trunklines and operating in severe weather conditions while maintaining significant thrust output and power distribution.

Although DLV 2000 is designed to carry out pipelaying using the S-lay installation method, the vessel has the flexibility to accommodate a deepwater, 500-tonne flex-lay system that can be installed as needed in response to market needs.

DLV 2000 is one of a number of specialised vessels that Keppel Singmarine has recently delivered, adding to its strong record of designing and building some 400 ships of various specifications and functions.