Inchcape Shipping Services expands launch fleet
Published by Louise Mulhall,
Editorial Assistant
Oilfield Technology,
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS),has expanded its launch fleet with two more fast crew-boats, bringing its total fleet size to 18 vessels. A growing demand in the oil and gas sector for faster/ crew supply boats to increase operational efficiencies has prompted the addition of two new-build 42 m vessels to InchCape’s fleet and will assist in the safe and fast transfer of offshore personnel, cargo and liquid payloads.
Custom-built to ISS’ specifications by the Grand Weld shipyard in Dubai, the FNSA 3 and FNSA 4 both have a 75 seater passenger capacity and can operate virtually anywhere in the world, according to charter demand.
Each boat has been fitted with the latest navigation equipment, comprehensive satellite communication systems, engine performance and weather monitoring systems. Other features include comprehensive D-fendering, h2s monitoring systems (key when working in the vicinity of oil and gas platforms), aircraft-type seating and a fresh water generator.
Flemming Jensen, EVP of ISS Middle East and India comments:
“Delivered to ISS Dubai, these additions to our fleet increase and further diversify our offshore portfolio to meet the increased demand of the oil and gas industry for faster and more efficient crew/supply vessels.
“The new launches are directly linked to ISS’ strategy to enhance our service offering to the oil and gas markets, particularly in Middle East & Africa region. Both vessels have already been chartered for projects off Abu Dhabi.”
Adapted from a press release by Louise Mulhall
Read the article online at: https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/offshore-and-subsea/25112015/inchcape-shipping-services-expands-launch-fleet/
You might also like
tengizchevroil starts WPMP operations at tengiz oil field in Kazakhstan
Chevron has announced today that its 50 % owned affiliate Tengizchevroil LLP (TCO) has safely commenced operations at its wellhead pressure management project (WPMP) at the Tengiz oil field in Kazakhstan.