Danish shipping company ESVAGT has ordered a standby/rescue vessel of Ulstein's SX123 design. The vessel is a part of emergency preparedness in the Goliat field for operator ENI and will enter directly into a ten-year contract.
The vessel will be constructed at the shipyard Astilleros Zamakona in Bilbao, Spain and will be deployed to the the Goliat field off the coast of Finnmark, Norway. The emergency response vessel, which has a diesel electric propulsion system, is one of the most modern on the Norwegian continental shelf. The design is optimized for cold weather and harsh weather conditions. The vessel is equipped with the latest oil spill readiness equipment.
The ship differs from other standby ships because it can accommodate rescue boats directly on board through a special stern arrangement. The ship will be able to take on board 370 accident victims, and it will be able to operate as tow and salvage vessels. The standby/rescue vessel is 80 metres long and 17 metres wide. The contract includes a large package of design, engineering and equipment delivered from the Ulstein Group.
Since Goliat is close to the shore, 85 kilometres, ENI Norway has put extra emphasis on emergency preparedness around the platform.
