UAE marine services provider CCC Underwater Engineering (CCCUWE) has confirmed that sea trials have been completed on Wadad Aletheia, its newest dive support and construction vessel (DSCV). The 149.5-metre-long, multi-purpose ice class vessel is built for worldwide subsea operations.
The DNV-classed vessel has a DP3 system and an aft working deck with a total area of 1,850 square metres. The deck equipment includes MacGregor knuckle boom cranes, a 7.2-by-7.2-metre moonpool, and a 24-man fully automated twin bell saturation diving system.
Accommodations are available for 200 personnel in compliance with MLC 2006 regulations. Also fitted are a Fifi2 system with remotely controlled monitors and a hangar for housing two work-class remotely operated vehicles (WROVs) with launching of the craft to be done via the side.
CCCUWE expects to take delivery of Wadad Aletheia by the third quarter of 2024. The vessel has a maximum endurance of 60 days and is also capable of operating in coastal waters.