Acta Marine, which has an offshore walk to work vessel under construction at Ulstein Verft, has now ordered another one. This SX195 design is a DP2 Walk to Work Construction Support Vessel (CSV) for the offshore industry.
The first CSV, Acta Auriga, will soon undergo sea trials. The second vessel is scheduled for delivery Q2 2019.
Optimised Onboard Logistics
The SX195 type designed, 93.4 m long and 18 m wide vessel is optimised for offshore wind. It has a large, centrally positioned SMST provided walk to work motion compensated gangway & elevator tower for personnel and cargo transfers as well as a 3D compensated SMST crane capable of 6-ton cargo lifts.
The optimised onboard logistics include large storage capacities, of which half is under roof in a controlled environment, and stepless approach to the offshore installations. The vessel is equipped with a fuel-efficient drive system. In addition, a helideck will be fitted.
With all main equipment and operations in the aft ship, the vessel will naturally operate astern while in-field. Keeping Ulstein's X-Stern towards the weather, there will be no slamming, noise or vibrations caused by the waves. The crew will get complete rest between shifts. The vessel can accommodate up to 120 persons.
Year-round Offshore Operations
The vessels are capable of year-round, North Sea offshore operations in up to 3 m significant wave heights and can also be deployed for other offshore tasks such as maintenance and construction support.
Acta Marine was recently awarded a 2-year charter for vessel number one, the Acta Auriga, for operation and maintenance operations at Bard Offshore 1, Germany.
Picture: Sister vessel Acta Auriga quayside at Ulstein Verft (by Benny Banen, Acta Marine).
