Two days ago, on May 23 2012, Simek shipyard started the interior works on Platform Supply Vessel (NB 126). NB 126 is the 13th vessel of UT 755 design that Simek yard has built so far.
The UT 755 LC is a development of the popular UT 755 series vessel, designed specifically for supplying equipment to oil and gas platforms. The vessel will have an extended hull and larger deck space to increase the capacity for transportation of solid and liquid cargo.
Vessel Particulars:
Deadweight: 3280 t
Length o.a.: 73,69 m
Length p.p.: 68,20 m
Beam: 16,00 m
Depth, main deck: 7,00 m
Draught: 5,83 m
Speed: 14,2 knots
Class: Det Norske Veritas +1A1, SF, EO, CLEAN, DYNPOS, AUTR, COMF.V(3), DK (+), HL(2,8), FiFi 1, OILREC.
Sea Trails for the vessel are due to start 2-3 weeks before delivery.
[mappress] Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, May 25, 2012; Images: simek