SOFF places orders with Aker

Solstad Offshore SA (SOFF) in Norway has entered into two contracts with Aker Yards for the construction of one platform supply/ROV vessel of Aker PSV / ROV 06 CD design and one offshore construction service vessel of Aker OSCV 06 L design.

The total value of the contracts, inclusive of buyers supply, is approximately NOK 1.5 billion ($253 million). Delivery of the PSV / ROV 06 CD is scheduled for the second/third quarter 2010 while the OSCV 06 L is scheduled for delivery first quarter 2011. SOFF has an option for up to two identical PSV / ROV 06 CD vessels.

The PSV / ROV 06 CD is a platform supply vessel for ROV operations, DP II, helideck, a 100 tons offshore crane and accommodation for 69 persons. The propulsion system is diesel electric.

The OSCV 06 L is a sub sea construction vessel and will be equipped with DP 3, one 400 tons and one 50 tons offshore crane, helideck, accommodation for 140 persons, moon pool and with the possibility for two ROV systems. It is furthermore prepared for installation of pipe laying and cable laying equipment. The propulsion system is diesel electric.

Both vessels are designed by Aker Yards Project and are designed according to Clean Design class, and for good sea keeping performance, low fuel consumption and environmental friendly operations. The hull for the vessels will be built at Aker

Yards in Romania and outfitted at Aker Yards in Norway.