Eastern Shipbuilding Launches Fourth HOSMAX 300 for Hornbeck Offshore

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. has launched the fourth HOSMAX 300 series Offshore Supply Vessel, the HOS RIVERBEND (H204) for Hornbeck Offshore Services, LLC.

Hornbeck’s first vessel, the HOS RED DAWN (H201), was delivered on June 21, 2013. The HOS RED ROCK (H202) was launched on April 19, 2013 and the HOS RENAISSANCE (H203) on June 21, 2013. Both the HOS RED ROCK and HOS RENAISSANCE are currently at Eastern completing final outfitting, regulatory and DP – 2 trials.

The HOS RIVERBEND (H204) is Diesel – Electric powered, twin Z – drive propelled OSV  measuring 292 ’ x 64’ x 24 ’-6”. These high – tech vessels feature four Caterpillar 3516 C 16 – cylinder turbo – charged Tier II I diesel generator engines each rated at 1,825 kW at 1,800 rpm. Main propulsion power is provided by two GE Energy furnished Hyundai 2,500 kW 690VAC electric motors driving two Schottel SRP 2020 FP Z – Drives with nozzles rated at 2,500 kW at 1,025 rpm each for a total of 6,704 Hp. Schottel also provides two STT 4 fixed pitch tunnel thrusters rated at 1,180 kW at 1,170 rpm, each with direct coupled Hyundai 690VAC electric motors. GE Energy Power Conversions provides the complete system integrated diesel electric package, including the propulsion and thruster drives, motors, control systems, DP system, switchboards, motor control centers, automation and navigation / communication electronics.

These vessels are capable of a maximum speed of 14 knots with a cruising speed of 12 knots. The fully integrated bridge is arranged for increased visibility and features the latest technology in navigation, communication equipment.

The remaining six Offshore Supply Vessels under contract are 302’ x 64’ x 26’ designated HOSMAX 310 Offshore Support Vessels.

Additionally, HOS has contracted with Eastern for two HOSMAX 310ES Multi – Purpose Supply Vessels (MPSV’s) with accommodations for 73 persons, a 250MT subsea crane, moon pool, helideck and two ROV/LARS units.

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, September 24, 2013