The Netherlands: Dockwise Confirms Its First Contract for New Type 0 Vessel

Dockwise confirms its first contract for the new Type 0 vessel. By the end of 2012 and immediately upon delivery of the vessel by Hyundai Heavy Industries, the vessel will transport the Jack St. Malo platform hull from Korea to the US Gulf of Mexico. While initially in the form of an intent, the selection of the Type 0 vessel now has been confirmed by Chevron, the operator of the Jack St. Malo floating production platform.

“We are pleased with the trust Chevron places in the capabilities of the new vessel and the commitment of Dockwise’s management and staff to make this first assignment of the vessel a success. Also, this commitment is a very clear sign that this vessel will rapidly earn its place in the market and, as indicated earlier, has the potential to create a new market of its own“, comments André Goedée, Dockwise’s CEO.

Characteristics

Length o.a. 275.00 meters

Length b.p. 270.00 meters

Breadth moulded 70.00 meters

Breadth max 78.75 meters

Free Deck Space 275 x 70 meters, but no restrictions for overhang forward and aft

Depth 15.50 meters

Draft submerged 31.50 meters

Summer draft 9.73 meters

Summer draft (B-60) 10.52 meters

Summer draft (B-100) 11.04 meters

Water depth above main deck 16.00 meters

Deadweight (B-100) 117,000 metric tons

Expected speed 14 knots

Class DNV

Dockwise Ltd., a Bermuda incorporated company, has a workforce of more than 1,200, both offshore and onshore. The company is the leading marine contractor, providing total transport services to the offshore, onshore, and yachting industries, as well as installation services for extremely heavy offshore platforms. The Group is headquartered in Breda, the Netherlands. The Group’s main commercial offices are located in the Netherlands, the United States, and China, with sales offices in Korea, Australia, Brazil, Russia, Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico, and Nigeria. The Dockwise Yacht Transport business unit is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale and has an office in Italy. The Dockwise Shipping network is supported by agents in Norway, Argentina, and Italy. To support all of its services to customers, the group also has three additional engineering centers in Houston, Breda, and Shanghai, which manufacture specific motion-reduction equipment, such as LMU (Leg Mating Units) and DMU (Deck Mating Units).

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Source: Dockwise , July 25, 2011;