Offshore Vessel News Roundup | June 18 – UK crewboats, new Saudi anchor handler and more
A UK owner has commissioned two design firms to develop new crewboats and a Norwegian operator has taken delivery of a windfarm support and maintenance vessel from a Spanish yard. A UAE builder has meanwhile launched a new AHTS for deployment in Saudi Arabia.
Hull of Eni Indonesia's future FPSO to be built in China
Saipem has selected China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) for the construction of the hull of a new floating production storage and offloading unit (FPSO) that will be operated by Eni in Indonesian waters.
Following its completion, the FPSO will be deployed in the Kutei North Hub natural gas project operated by Eni Indonesia.
Edda Wind takes delivery of 88m CSOV from Spanish yard
Norwegian offshore wind service support provider Edda Wind has taken delivery of a new commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) built by Spanish shipyard Gondan.
Austri Enabler is a sister vessel of Edda Breeze, which was delivered to Edda Wind in 2022, and of Sudri Enabler and Vestri Enabler, which were handed over in 2024.
UK's NR Marine Services taps local design firm for new crewboat series
UK offshore vessel operator NR Marine Services has commissioned local naval architecture firm Chartwell Marine to design a new crewboat in response to client requests for a new class of vessel capable of supporting older-generation offshore wind turbines.
NR Marine said the crewboat design will utilise modern construction and outfit technology to maximise vessel fuel efficiency and technician comfort.
New AHTS for Rawabi Vallianz Offshore floated out in Dubai
Premier Marine Shipyards in Dubai has floated out a new anchor handling tug supply vessel (AHTS) being built in collaboration with Vallianz Shipbuilding and Engineering (VSE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore-based Vallianz Holdings.
VSE and Premier Marine Shipyards are building the 70-metre long AHTS, named Rawabi 73, on behalf of Rawabi Vallianz Offshore Services, which will operate the vessel out of Saudi Arabia.
NR Marine commissions new crewboat class from Walker Marine Design
UK-based offshore support vessel operator NR Marine Services has commissioned naval architecture firm Walker Marine Design (WMD) to develop a new class of crewboat. The project follows previous deliveries of crewboats that were also designed by WMD and built by Diverse Marine on the Isle of Wight.
According to WMD, the new design builds on earlier classes with improved onboard accommodation and welfare facilities, aiming to provide enhanced comfort and functionality for offshore operations.
