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Eidesvik Sells 50 pct of Newbuild Subsea Vessel

03/21/2012

Following the declaration of an option granted to Subsea 7, Eidesvik has sold 50% of the subsea vessel that is under construction at Ulstein Verft (Hull 295). The vessel will be 106.5 m long and 24.5 m wide with a top speed of over 17 knots. This subsea vessel will be equipped with three ROVs: one for observation and two for operation. It will also have an Module Handling System. Onboard the vessel will be a 100-tonne AHC (Active Heave Compensated) offshore crane. The crane will be used mainly for lifting/lowering heavy equipment from/to the sea bottom. The vessel will able to carry out demanding operations even under harsh weather conditions.

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