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Vroon Offshore requests two platform supply vessels

Oilfield Technology,


Ulstein has entered into an agreement with COSCO (Guang Dong) Shipyard Company, China, on deliveries of ship design, power and control equipment and on-site services of two platform supply vessels (PSVs) of the PX121 design. Dutch company Vroon Offshore Services requested the vessels.

“These two vessels are part of the Vroon commitment to our business partners and will support us in meeting their service requirements in the best possible way. All at Vroon are excited to welcome these new vessels to our fleet in 2015,’’ commented Jan-Piet Baars, managing director of Vroon.

“The PX121 is becoming increasingly attractive to oil companies as it offers a competitive combination of fuel-efficiency and cargo capacities/deadweight,” explained Sigurd Viseth, managing director of Ulstein Design & Solutions. “This translates to a performance level that is usually expected from larger PSVs, but at a medium-sized PSV cost - delivering excellent value-for-money for the owner and operator. We’re delighted that Vroon sees the compelling benefits of this vessel. We expect to see more newbuilds of the same design type in the years to come.”

Earlier this year, Vroon committed to two of the same PX121 design and equipment deals, with an option for a further two.

The four PSVs are due to be delivered in 2015 and will operate in European waters. Measuring 83.4 m in length, with a beam of 18 m, they have a rectangular cargo deck of 830 m2 and a load capacity of 4200 t.

Thanks to flexible tank capacities, the PX121 is set up to support drilling activities with longer and deeper boreholes and activities further from shore. In addition to tanks for oil, water and drilling fluids, the vessel has two stainless steel tanks for flammable liquids or corrosive chemicals.

The PX121, which has a maximum speed of approximately 15 knots and accommodation for 23 people, also comes with the iconic ULSTEIN X-BOW®. The X-BOW offers efficiency over a wide draught range, which is important for PSVs as they often operate with varying loads. The X-BOW also has advantageous qualities in terms of motion and propulsion efficiency in moderate and heavy seas. Its innovative shape cuts out wave slamming and bow impact delivering better performance, while reducing noise and vibration, which in turn results in enhanced crew comfort and safety levels.

Adapted from press release by Katie Woodward

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