Norwegian shipbuilder Kleven has signed a contract with Rem Offshore for the building of a PSV specially designed to operate in challenging arctic conditions.
The type VS 485 MK III ARCTIC design includes a number of features for ice prevention and de-icing, and hull and propulsion systems will have ICE-1B class.
‘We highly appreciate the close cooperation we have with Rem Offshore, and the fact that they again have chosen to order a new vessel from Kleven, ‘ says Ståle Rasmussen , CEO of Kleven. ‘When this vessel gets delivered Q2 2015, it will be vessel number 18 from Kleven to Rem since 2006. It is a unique story,’ Rasmussen said. ‘Our two organisations know each other very well, ensuring a smooth building process.’
‘It is a pleasure for us to be able to use a local ship yard and local suppliers, and our experience with this design is solid,’ said ship owner Åge Remøy.
The vessel is designed by Wärtsila Ship Design.
[mappress] Press Release, January 23, 2014