The 69.9 metre AHTS 'Weyland Tide', built by Chinese shipyard Yuexin for global work boat giant Tidewater, has been successfully delivered.

Designed by Singapore firm Focal Marine & Offshore, the 'Weyland Tide' measures 69.9 metres in length, with a mouded breadth of 16.6 metres and a moulded draught of 4.5 metres.

The vessel is powered by twin GE main engines, each rated for 2,275kW at 1050rpm and driving a pair of Berg controllable-pitch propellers through two Twin Disc gearboxes. Manoeuvrability and station-keeping are enhanced through the use of triple Schottel side thrusters and KONGSBERRG dynamic positioning.

During sea trials, the vessel’s speed reached 14.13 knots and achieved a bollard pull of 107.76 tonnes.

The 2,350DWT vessel can carry up to 40 men, as well as 760m³ of fuel oil disposal loading, 1450m³ drill water, 550m³ potable water, 410m³ mud, 250m³ dry cement and 140m³ seawater.

With a clear deck area of 450m², the vessel provides abundant space for working with rig anchors, chains, wires and buoys.

The 'Weyland Smith' is the sixth Yuexin-built vessel for Tidewater, and is the final 69.9 metre AHTS of a four-vessel order.