Zaliv Shipyard Launches High-Capacity Subsea Vessel

Zaliv Shipyard, on May 31, launched offshore construction and well intervention vessel “Polar Onyx” (project SX121) ordered by the Norwegian company Ulstein Hull AS. During the 6-year cooperation period of Zaliv and Ulstein Hull AS fourteen vessels has been built for the oil-and-gas industry.

The high-capacity vessel is designed for operations in harsh conditions and deep waters, with a length of 130 meters and a 25 meter beam. The vessel will be built to the highest standard for dynamic positioning, DP2+, and is equipped with a 250t AHC offshore crane. The vessel is designed to operate in the SURF/ Construction/ IRM market, with capacity for flexible pipe loads below deck and on main deck. The ship can accommodate 130 crew members, and is built according to the latest international environmental standards. The vessel is equipped with a 275t Vertical Lay System above a moonpool which is capable of installing flexible pipe and umbilicals to 3,000m water depth.

At the moment, the vessel is moored alongside the outfitting berth of the yard and therefrom it will be towed to Norway to the place of final completion.

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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, June 5, 2013