Kleven to build expedition vessel

The 107m vessel, which has been designed for withstanding long expeditions in rough waters, will accommodate 60 people. It will be built to the latest Passenger Yacht Code and will feature a swimming pool, a helipad, a helicopter hangar and its own 21m tender boat on the bow.

Ståle Rasmussen, CEO, Kleven, said: “We have worked with Marin Teknikk for many years, developing numerous offshore vessels together, and the collaboration between us always works well. The shipowners chose us because they wanted Norwegian design and construction at Norwegian shipyards, due to quality standards, delivery times and price. We are delighted to have won the competition based on these criteria.”

Svein Rune Gjerde, CEO, Marin Teknikk, added: “This has been a different and interesting project for our design team. The knowledge underpinning the development of this vessel is much the same as it is for our successful offshore vessels, but new regulations and specifications have made this an exciting and challenging project.”

The vessel will be built at Kleven Verft in Ulsteinvik and is scheduled for delivery in December 2014.