Jackson Offshore Operators has secured a multi-year contract with BP America to build two Jones Act deepwater platform supply vessels (PSVs).
The contract, worth over $100 million, was announced by Mr. Lee Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Jackson Offshore Operators.
The M/V SQUALL and the M/V LIGHTNING will be 252-feet long by 60-feet wide vessels equipped with a complete Rolls-Royce system package including Azipull propulsion thrusters, tunnel thrusters, a low voltage front end diesel electric system, an Acon automation and an Icon Dynamic Positioning (DP-2) system.
“ This contract represents long term employment for many mariners and their families. This is yet another great example of BP’s commitment to America and the Gulf of Mexico ,” said Lee Jackson . “ We have had a good working relationship with BP for a number of years and are excited to see our relationship grow with the signing of this agreement.”
Both vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2015.
[mappress] Press Release, October 1, 2013