STX Europe has entered into a new contract with Simon Møkster Rederi has ordered a Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) with STX Europe. The vessel is of the PSV 09L CD design and scheduled for delivery in Q1 2012.
In the past, STX Europe has delivered six vessels to Simon Møkster Shipping: two anchor handling tug supply vessels, three platform supply vessels, and one field support vessel.
Currently, the company has two PSVs under construction for the shipyard with delivery in 2011 and 2012.
Vessel Features
The new vessel is arranged for regular platform supply duties. It will also be arranged for winterized operations with de-icing system and ice class, and also for rescue and oil recovery operations. Some of the vessels features will be:
– Oil Recovery in accordance with DNV and latest NOFO 2009 guidelines
– Emergency towing arrangements
– Rescue of 300 persons in accordance with Norwegian Maritime Directorate (NMD)
– Prepared for working in winterized areas
– Dynpos AUTR, dynamic positioning
The hull will be built at STX Europe in Romania, and outfitted at the STX Europe’s yard Søviknes.
Environmentally Friendly
The vessel is designed for environmentally friendly operations in particular with focus on low fuel consumption, and in accordance with Clean Design requirements. A catalytic reactor exhaust system will be installed for reduced emissions. 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.
Main Particulars
– Length overall: approx. 93.5 m
– Breath moulded: approx. 19.0 m
– Depth main deck: approx. 8.0 m
– Deadweight: approx 4900. tons
– Cargo deck area: approx. 1055 m2
