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Skandi Neptune

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Boa Sub C and Skandi Neptune in April 2010
History
Norway
NameMSV Skandi Neptune
OwnerDOF Subsea
OperatorDOF Subsea
Port of registryBergen, Norway
Builder
Yard numberN243[2]
Launched28 October 2000
CompletedNovember 2001[2]
Identification
Statusin service
General characteristics
Class and type+1A1, E0, DYNPOS AUTR, SF, DK+
TypeOffshore Construction Vessel
Tonnage5,090 t DWT; 6,318 GT[5]
Length104 m[4]
Beam24 m
Draught7 m
Installed power
  • 2 × 1,530 kW (Wärtsilä 9L20),
  • 2 × 3600 kW (Wärtsila 8L32)[6]
Propulsionazimuth thrusters and tunnel bow thrusters
Speed14.5 / 12.4 knots (max/ave)
Aviation facilitiesHelideck

Skandi Neptune is an Offshore Construction Vessel that was operated by Subsea 7 from 2005 until the charter was ended in 2015.

History

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The Skandi Neptune was built in 2001 as a cable layer. In 2005, she was converted to a multi-purpose offshore support vessel and began a long term charter to Subsea 7.[7][8]

In 2010, Skandi Neptune provided ROV capability during the oil spill following an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico.[9]

Layout

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Skandi Neptune has two stern azimuth thrusters, a retractable forward azimuth thruster and two bow tunnel thrusters. Combined with a class 2 DGPS system, these provide excellent manoeuvring capabilities.[7]

She has accommodation for 106 persons in single and double cabins. The helideck is rated for Super Puma L2s.[7]

The stern A-Frame is rated at 60 tonne SWL, the deck crane at 250 tonne SWL. The moon pool and 130 tonne traction winch allow the installation of flexible pipe.[7]

Service

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Skandi Neptune can operate as a pipe-laying ship and provides ROV support.

Footnotes

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  1. ^ "Brattvaag Skipsverft AS". Ship-Info.com. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  2. ^ a b "Reference List Tulcea". STX Europe. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  3. ^ "Ships S19". World Shipping Register. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  4. ^ a b "Skandi Neptune". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  5. ^ "Skandi Neptune IMO: 9205720". Ship Spotting. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  6. ^ "Skandi Neptune" (PDF). DOF Subsea. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  7. ^ a b c d "Photographs of North East England". Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  8. ^ "Vessel Skandi Neptune Runs up DOF Subsea Flag". Rigzone. 10 June 2008. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  9. ^ "Norwegian photo help to oil spill site". Oilinfo. Retrieved 19 June 2010.