Arctech vessel delivered in advance

The vessel is one of two being built by Helsinki Shipyard – a joint venture owned by STX Finland and United Shipbuilding Corporation – for Russian shipping group Sovcomflot (SCF Group). The vessels will supply Exxon Neftegas Limited’s oil and gas production platform in the Arkutun-Dagi field in the fast developing Sakhalin area of Far East Russia.

Esko Mustamäki, managing director, Arctech Helsinki Shipyard, said: “Modern design and long term shipbuilding experience are combined in these projects. The finalising of the vessels four months in advance has required excellent cooperation and team spirit. I’m sure that they are a good start for prospective projects with participation of Russian United Shipbuilding Corporation and Sovcomflot for future work in the Russian Arctic.”

The vessels, which measure 99.9m in length and 21.7m in breadth, have been specially designed for extreme environmental conditions. With a total power of 18,000kW, the vessels will be capable of drifting through ice in temperatures as cold as minus 35°C. Independently, the vessels will operate in 1.7m thick ice and will carry various types of cargo.