CSSC Guangzhou Huangpu Shipbuilding and Basic Offshore of Singapore signed on November 9th 2011 a newbuilding contract for eight platform support vessels. Eight new PSVs will be of Havyard 832 L SE design.
Havyard 832 L SE is based on the Havyard 832 CD design and has been further developed in accordance with customer demands and also general market demands. Compared to a standard Havyard 832 CD this new design is extended and also has a larger ship interior. As a result Havyard 832 L SE has a bigger deadweight tonnage (storage capacity), accommodation for more people and is far more flexible in regards to the types of jobs the ship can do.
In addition to usual platform supply jobs this vessel is also designed to perform smaller types of construction work and general maintenance and repair on subsea oil installations. The ship is prepared for installation of offshore cranes as well as ROV- (Remotely Operated Vehicle) handling. Havyard 832 L SE is also prepared for moonpool.
Havyard 832 L SE specifications:
Length : 84,0 m
Breadth : 17,60m
Depth to main deck : 7,70 m
Speed : 14,5 knots
Dead weight : 4500 tons
Deck cargo / deck area : 812 m2
Accommodation : 54 persons
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World Maritime News Staff, November 16, 2011; Image: CSSC