Marine Assets Corporation (MAC Offshore) recently delivered the compact semi-submersible (CSS) Olympia to GranEnergia.
Built by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding in Fujian Province, China, the CSS Olympia has a length of 84.25m. with an overall capacity of 500 people. The primary function of the Olympia is to act as a floating accommodation unit for rig personnel.
The vessel has a DP-3 rating and will remain connected to an offshore facility via a telescopic gangway system. Other features include a 12.8 tonne rated helideck and a 150MT telescopic boom crane.
STX Marine (STXM) and partners in CSS Designs Ltd. developed the innovative, ground breaking CSS design over the past five years.
There are further 6 CSS vessels under contract currently with deliveries planned over the next 2 years.
[mappress] Press Release, January 27, 2014