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Noordhoek Offshore orders new
diving offshore construction support vessel
New vessel specifically designed for harsh North Sea operations...
Noordhoek Offshore B.V., based in Zierikzee - The Netherlands,
recently announced the order for a new build diving offshore
construction support vessel for their North Western European
operations. The delivery of this new vessel is scheduled for the
second half of 2009, following its delivery it will join the Noordhoek
fleet.
This new, state-of-the-art vessel is, specifically designed for
efficient diving operations in the harsh North Sea environment. The
new vessel will have an 76 metres overall length, 18 metre beam, 100
tonne main crane and accommodation for 70 people. The vessel will have
Class 2 Dynamic Positioning and be in compliance with the most
demanding maritime and environmental regulations worldwide. The
12-man, single bell, saturation diving system will utilise the latest
technology. The vessel will be designed primarily for Saturation, Air
and TUP (Transfer Under Pressure) diving operations at depths of up to
200m. However with a clear deck space of 685m2, the 100 tonne main
crane and a dual Light Work and Observation class ROV spread, the new
build will clearly be a multi role vessel suitable for worldwide
deployment.
The vessel's design will reflect Noordhoek's 47 years experience of
successful diving operations in the North Sea and it will greatly
enhance Noordhoek's diving capabilities. Leen Noordhoek, Noordhoek's
Managing Director, stated: "We are delighted with the new addition of
this diving support vessel. It continues our fleet rejuvenation
programme and adds an industry leading asset to our operations in the
North Sea. The availability of this new vessel will enable us to
fulfill one of our strategic objectives of having the ability in
winning challenging projects and enable us to undertake subsea
construction and inspection, repair and maintenance work from a vessel
which will differentiate Noordhoek from its competitors in terms of
safety, efficiency and productivity. With the current market situation
we are in an unique position of now being able to offer the
exceptional capabilities of this vessel to our clients. The investment
in a new vessel also demonstrates our vast commitment to the subsea
industry".
Noordhoek Offshore B.V. is a leading provider of subsea construction,
diving, ROV and survey services to the offshore oil and gas industry,
serving operators and contractors internationally and domestically in
the North Sea. Construction services include installation, upgrading
and decommissioning of pipelines and production infrastructure.
Diving, ROV and survey services include inspection, repair and
maintenance services and support services for subsea infrastructure
and underwater structures.
(With thanks to Pascal van Kuijen, Holland Marine Equipment
Association for alerting us to this news)
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