FSG wins order for two well intervention vessels
The identical newbuildings, which will be based on the 307 WIV design from the Norwegian company SALT Ship Design, will be owned by Siem Offshore and chartered by the global offshore service provider Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.
The new WIVs will have a length of 158m, a beam of 31m and maximum service speed of 17 knots. They are compliant with MODU code and well-Intervention 2 notation and provide accommodation for 150 persons. Upon their delivery, which is scheduled for February and July 2016, respectively, the vessels will be equipped with Helix topside equipment.