Singapore -based PaxOcean has signed shipbuilding contracts for two offshore construction vessels (OCVs) for an unspecified European shipowner, to be built at its shipyard in Zhoushan, China to the Salt 310 )CV design.
Equipped with modern technology, these vessels will support the conventional and renewable offshore energy industries, with delivery scheduled for 2027. An option for two additional vessels has been secured. Norwegian company Salt Ship design has put sustainability at the forefront, the vessels incorporating options for methanol readiness, and versatile enough to handle a diverse range of offshore operations, including subsea construction, ROV support, and inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) activities.
Measuring 123m in length with a 1,750m2 cargo deck area, each vessel will boast a 250t active heave-compensated offshore crane, DP2 dynamic positioning, and accommodation for up to 123 personnel. Key features include a full-beam hangar for two work-class ROVs, a 1000KWh battery energy storage system, and provisions for future carousel installation and moonpool operations.
PaxOcean is confident that these vessels will be instrumental in the energy transition, particularly within the burgeoning offshore wind sector, while providing essential support for sustainable operations across the conventional and renewable offshore energy markets.
Image: Two OCVs with methanol-ready engines and battery packs have been ordered from Pax Ocean (source: PaxOcean/Salt Ship Design)
