Scana to Supply Propulsion Systems for GulfMark Offshore’s PSVs

Scana Propulsion has signed a contract with BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards in Mobile Alabama, USA for delivery of gear and propeller systems with remote control for two platform supply vessels for GulfMark Offshore.

Deliveries will take place in third quarter 2013. The contract includes options for two additional vessels. Each propulsion system consist of two gears and propellers in a hybrid system.

The vessels are of the type DP2 Green Design from MMC Ship Design & Marine Consulting Ltd in Poland. Scana Propulsion Inc. in Mandeville, USA, has been heavily involved in the project phase and will follow up the contract and take care of the installation and commissioning work at the shipyard in the United States.

“Scana Propulsion has been very successful in the market for specialized vessels with tailored propulsion solutions. Through the new contracts which will be delivered in 2013, and the well developing service and after-sales activities, our situation has been significantly improved compared to same time last year”, says Kristian Sætre, Group Director Scana Propulsion.

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November 7, 2012