Aker gets DOF AHTSs

Aker Yards has entered into a contract with DOF ASA for building of two AHTS (anchor handling tug supply) vessels, and an option to build another two vessels. The value of the contract is approximately NOK 750 million per vessel which are based on the Aker AH 04 design.

The 108 metre vessels are based on the Aker design AH 04 and delivery is scheduled in Q4 2009, and Q2 2010. The newbuildings will have a bollard pull in excess of 300 tons, and will be outfitted with a triple drum winch of 500 tons. Accommodation is planned for 90 persons.

The hulls for the vessels will be built at Aker Yards, Tulcea in Romania and outfitted at Aker Yards in Norway.