Newbuild L Class vessel launched

The Pacific Legacy is the second in a series of four L Class vessels being built by JMU for the operator – the first of which, Pacific Leader, is already in operation in Africa. The remaining two vessels, Pacific Legend and Pacific Liberty will be delivered over the next six months.

Neil Glenn, managing director, SPO, said: “The delivery of Pacific Legacy in Japan continues our successful collaboration with JMU. The L Class series are very high class vessels, designed for fuel efficiency.

Each vessel weighs 5,258 dwt and has newly developed fuel efficient propulsion pods, a four engine diesel electric power plant, large cargo carrying capacity and bulk cargo system. This makes them ideally suited for supply duties in deep water environments.

The propulsion system features a computerised power management system that is programmable to ensure optimisation of diesel engine load and fuel consumption.

In addition, the bulbous bow design takes into consideration varying operating speed, draughts and sea states that Offshore Support Vessels (OSV) typically operate in and is designed to maximise its effectiveness over a wide range rather than a tuned design point.

Being IBC Compliant, the vessel can carry up to 1800m³ of Noxious Liquid Substance 912m² and can accommodate four lengths of drill pipe or casing with safe access for the deck crew.