NEW VESSEL FOR SEISMIC SURVEY FLEET
March 2009
6th March 2009 - Swire Pacific Offshore has signed a shipbuilding contract on 25th November 2008 with Singapore Technologies Marine Ltd (ST Marine) to design, construct and build a new seismic survey vessel. Construction is scheduled to commence in May 2009 and delivery is planned for the second half of 2010.
Swire Pacific Offshore has done extensive planning for this new build and will be providing the vessel's basic design and major equipment.
Built to a length of 68 metres, the vessel will be capable of towing multiple streamers, built to Ice Class and delivered with a helideck. She will be capable of performing 2D and 3D surveys.
This new vessel is a welcome addition to Swire Pacific Offshore's seismic survey vessel fleet and will greatly assist its renewal and modernization programme. The vessel has secured a long term contract with a leading seismic company.
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