Dubai-based shipbuilding, ship repair and conversion company, Grandweld, has recently delivered a new 41-metre crew boat to offshore oil and gas industry fleet operator, Stanford Marine.
"These vessels have the speed, cargo capacity and endurance that make them desirable for charter by our clients," said Stanford Marine General Manager Sumit Gupta.
"With the expansion of offshore oil and gas facilities in recent years, these new vessels are key to meeting our business requirements."
The vessel carries 45 tonnes of deck cargo and has a maximum speed of 24 knots. The design was carried out by the Grandweld Engineering Department using Autoship and ShipConstructor software to ensure optimal performance. This involved a complete 3D computer model being made for hull, structural and machinery systems.
The new vessel measures 41 metres in overall length, 7.3 metres at the beam, and has a depth of 3.5 metres and a draught of 1.75 metres. Powered by three Caterpillar C 32 engines, the vessel achieves 1,043kW at 2,300rpm.
Stanford Marine ordered a total of seven vessels while MiclynExpress Offshore ordered two.
Grandweld and Stanford Marine are both part of the UAE-based GMMOS Group.
