New vessel for Heerema Marine Contractors
The new vessel for Heerema for complex deep water infrastructure and pipe line projects
For this investment HMC selected to build a monohull vessel with the capability to execute complex deep water infrastructure and pipeline projects in ultra deep water, and also with sufficient lifting capacity to execute installation of fixed platforms in relatively shallow water. A key attribute of the vessel will be its fast transit speed.
DSME has been awarded the design, engineering, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning and testing of the vessel. Huisman, Dutch designer and manufacturer of heavy construction equipment based at Schiedam, will be responsible for the cranes, tower and reels. The vessel is scheduled for completion of all tests & trials by mid-2013.
This new 210 m long self-propelled vessel will be fitted with a pipelay tower for J-lay (tension capacity of 2,000 t) and reeling. A crane with a revolving lift capacity of 4,000 t is installed together with deepwater lowering equipment to reach a water depth of 3,500 m. The vessel will also be equipped with a class 3 DP system. The hull configuration is specially designed for fast transit speed and optimum motion characteristics in operation whilst the maximum pipe payload is 4,500 t. The deckhouse is designed to the latest standards and can accommodate 289 persons.
