Simon Møkster orders PSV

The vessel is of STX Europe PSV 09 CD design which features the new environmental friendly hull lines optimized for eco-drive in all weather conditions. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in Q4 2011.

The vessel is arranged for regular platform supply duties in addition to Rescue- and Oil Recovery operations in connection with accidents at sea. Some of the vessel’s features will include:

– Oil Recovery in accordance with DNV and latest NOFO 2009 guidelines.

– Emergency towing winch arrangement and bollard pull of 65 tons.

– Rescue of 300 persons in accordance with Norwegian Maritime Directorate (NMD) regulations.

With its new highly optimized hull form and fore ship together with the specified propulsion configuration, the vessel will have particularly good sea-keeping abilities, a fuel efficient transit mode and a good station keeping performance

The 87.9m long, 19m wide hull will be built at STX Europe in Romania, and outfitted at one of STX Europe’s yard on the north-west coast of Norway.

STX Europe, Offshore & Specialized Vessels order backlog comprises more than 40 vessels under construction.