Marin Teknikk has entered an agreement with Cosco (Dalian) Shipyards for the construction of four large multi-functional subsea support vessels for Maersk Supply Services.
Built to Marin Teknikk's MT6027-series design, the DP3-rated vessels will be arranged for cable-laying and umbilical duties, as well as cranes for subsea projects.
The MT6027-design vessels will have a length of 138 metres, a beam of 27 metres and have a deadweight tonnage of 8,000DWT.
Other features of vessels include 1,925m2 of free deck space, accommodation for 120 people (all in single-berth cabins) and a 400-tonne AHC crane rated for operations in water depths of up to 3,000 metres.
The vessels will also have the option to install an under deck carousel for up to 3,000 tonnes of product, as well the option for a 275-tonne vertical lay tower over the deck of the moon pool.
Delivery of the first vessel is expected to take place in the fourth quarter of 2016, with the final vessel delivered in the third quarter of 2017. An option for an additional two vessels has also been included.
