The platform supply vessel (PSV) 'CBO Atlântico' has been delivered, the first of six Ulstein-designed X-bow vessels to be built in Brazil, and the very first of Ulstein's PX106 design.
The vessel was constructed at Estaleiro Alianca shipyard in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for ship-owner Companhia Brasileira de Offshore (CBO), which has already two PSVs built to Ulstein's P106 design in its fleet. 'CBO Atlântico' left the yard on February 2 and has entered an eight-year contract with Brazilian state oil company Petrobras.
'CBO Atlântico' measures 76.3 metres in length overall by 16 metres in breadth, with a depth to main deck of 7.5 metres, and a cargo deck area of 660 square metres. With diesel electric propulsion and azimuth propellers, she can keep a speed of approximately 15 knots. 'CBO Atlântico' complies with the CLEAN notation from Det Norske Veritas.
CBO ordered the six Ulstein-designed PSVs to service Petrobras' oil rigs outside Brazil, requiring ships that could adapt to increasingly complex operations and bring with them new technologies to provide quality services, ensure safety and protect sensitive marine environments. Their final decision was to order two small vessels (PX106) and four large vessels (PX105).
The vessels comply with Petrobras's PSV3000 and PSV4500 tenders, and are designed for effective and flexible transportation of bulk and general cargo to installations offshore. The contracts include delivery of design, engineering, main equipment and commissioning follow-up.
The second PX106 is to be delivered in the second quarter of this year, with four more PX105 vessels to be delivered during 2012-13.
