Advanced Walk-to-Work Offshore Vessel Designed for Oil and Gas Sector

Kongsberg Maritime has been selected to provide the design and integrated equipment package for a new walk-to-work offshore service vessel (OSV) being constructed by ST Engineering Marine in Singapore for a prominent oil & gas company. The 97-meter vessel, based on Kongsberg Maritime UT 5520 design, will have the capacity to accommodate 106 individuals and will feature a motion-compensated gangway for safe personnel transfer to and from offshore installations. This new design represents a continuation of Kongsberg Maritime’s diverse range of vessel types tailored for the offshore energy sector, building upon the success of the UT5519DE CSOVs currently in use on North Sea offshore wind projects.

Specifically designed for oil and gas operations, the new vessel will have an extended endurance of up to nine weeks away from shore, surpassing the industry standard of four weeks for CSOVs. Per Kristian Furø, Sales Director – Ship Design at Kongsberg Maritime, expressed satisfaction at being chosen to supply the latest UT5520 vessel design and a wide array of Kongsberg Maritime technology for this project. The design team drew on their extensive offshore operations experience to create a vessel optimized for long-distance offshore operations, focusing on efficiency, operational reliability, safety, and crew comfort.

The collaboration between Kongsberg Maritime and ST Engineering Marine highlights the commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions for the offshore industry. For more information on this project or Kongsberg Maritime’s offerings, interested parties can contact Craig Taylor, Senior Manager – PR & Communications at Kongsberg Maritime, or Karen Bartlett, Consultant at Saltwater Communications. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, the new walk-to-work OSV represents a significant development in the offshore energy market, catering to the evolving needs of the industry.

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