PHOTO: MPSV ‘African Inspiration’ Launching Ceremony

Havyard Group announced the launch of Havyard 857 IMR design ‘African Inspiration’ vessel built for Marine Platforms Ltd.

The Vessel was launched from Cemre shipyard. African Inspiration became the 28th vessel that Cemre shipyard built for Havyard.

The Nigerian flagged vessel, ‘African Inspiration’ is a 113 metre long multipurpose service vessel with a Gross Tonnage of 5000t.

It is equipped with a 3000 metre long main crane with an active heave compensation of 250tonnes. It has the capacity to accommodate 120 persons on board and is sailing in with two 200HP Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs).

Full speed down the slipway

The Vessel floats for the first time

African Inspiration being guided safely to shore

Subsea World News Staff, April 02, 2014;  Image: Havyard