Amazon Conqueror (FSG Hull No. 763) has berthed at the outfitting quay at Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG), after a successful launch by the shipbuilders in Flensburg, Germany.
Both Amazon Conquerer and her predecessor Amazon Warrior are special offshore seismic ships being built for WesternGeco, and will in future search for oil and gas reserves below the seabed of the world’s oceans.
FSG has already said it regards the order for these ships as marking its successful entry into the global offshore business sector.
FSG Managing Director Peter Sierk said: “Despite all the difficulties that can crop up with new projects, the shipbuilders of Flensburg have, during this difficult period, again delivered top-quality ships to the satisfaction of our customers and intends to go on doing that, as today’s launch shows.”
Amazon Warrior and Amazon Conqueror are seismic ships which are 127 metres long and 28 metres broad, and the biggest in the customer’s fleet.
The interior of each ship covers about 7,000 square metres and there is room for 76 single cabins, leisure and community areas (such as a cinema, sauna, fitness rooms, game room, galley with self-service area), and a large computer centre.
[mappress] June 16, 2014