Havyard gets contract for Iceland‘s first PSV

The order, worth around NOK 330 million, was announced by Iceland‘s Foreign Minister, Dr Össur Skarphéðinsson. He stated that Iceland is ready to embrace the opportunities and meet the challenges being brought by the changes in the High North, and opening up of shipping routes between the North Atlantic and Asia. This brings about opportunities for Icelan, being in a central position for offshore services.

“I predict this heralds a new chapter in the industrial history of Iceland as this is the first vessel specially built for future services to offshore fields north of Iceland,“ said the minister. He noted that the new vessel will be the most expensive ship ever in the Icelandic fleet.

The 832L L WE design is intended for operations in harsh North Atlantic conditions, with foreship designed for low resistance and motion levels in heavy sea states and efficiency in moderate seas. The aft ship features twin skegs for higher propeller efficiency, lower hull resistance and better course stability and sais to result in lower fuel consumption than conventional designs. The ship will be to Ice Class B, of 88.5m length oa, 17.6m width, and with accommodation for 30 personnel. Delivery is scheduled for July 2014. It will be equipped with a fire fighting unit, an emergency oil recovery system, a NOX reduction unit for minimum environmental effects, and a DP2 system.