Norway: Eidesvik Sells 50 Pct of Newbuild Subsea Vessel

Business & Finance

Following the declaration of an option granted to Subsea 7, Eidesvik has sold 50% of the subsea vessel that is under construction at Ulstein Verft (Hull 295).

The vessel will be 106.5 m long and 24.5 m wide with a top speed of over 17 knots.

This subsea vessel will be equipped with three ROVs: one for observation and two for operation. It will also have an Module Handling System.

Onboard the vessel will be a 100-tonne AHC (Active Heave Compensated) offshore crane. The crane will be used mainly for lifting/lowering heavy equipment from/to the sea bottom.

The vessel will able to carry out demanding operations even under harsh weather conditions.

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Subsea World News Staff , March 20, 2012;  Image: Eidesvik