Norwegian shipbuilder Simek AS continues construction of Yard no. 127, a Multi Purpose Support Vessel (MSV) of MM 85 MSV design. The vessel, designed by Multi Maritime AS in Førde, is a development of the Stril Explorer and it will be delivered to Simon Møkster Shipping AS in May 2014.
The ship, able to perform various subsea operations worldwide, will have a diesel-electric propulsion system of 4 generators with approx. 6.490 kW. These supply power to two electric-powered propellers each of 1,600 kW aft. In addition, the ship is equipped with one bow thruster and two azimuth thrusters.
The newbuilding is designed to accommodate a total of 90 people, divided into 20 single and 35 double cabins, all with shower and toilet.
The vessel has the following main dimensions:
L.o.a. : 85,40 m
L.p.p. : 78,40 m
Breadth : 18,00 m
Draught, design/Scantl. : 4,75 / 5,50 m
Estimated max transit speed 13.5 knots
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Press Release, July 8, 2013