AIP granted for Mitsui's Noah FPSO Hull

Noah stands for new offshore adapted
hull. The main new feature of the Noah FPSO is that it allows a flexible approach to design and construction
of the hull, reflecting production requirements, rather than adjusting the production facilities to the
hull’s design. The Noah FPSO hull can be applied to any operational field as a platform, optimising both
production processes and operation and maintenance, Mitsui said. The wide deck area of the hull permits
the installation of more complex and heavier topsides in comparison with conventional FPSO convernssions. The modular design concept of the hull, assembling appropriate modules, aims to meet the wide variety of requirements of individual oil fields, and provides for flexibility in the event of design changes as is common in FPSO projects. The standardised fore/aft modules and the parallel-body module with adjustable length can be separately constructed at different shipyards, significantly expanding options for construction location, as well as scheduling based on dock availability. The new hull form of the hull consists of flat or two dimensional bending plates, which can reduce construction costs while improving operability and availability against green water or slamming loading. The latest approval covers hull and associated design and construction methods following American Bureau of Shipping approval. The yard is now marketing the Noah FPSO hull worldwide in expectation that the FPSO market will expand significantly.