Skandi Neptune
Boa Sub C and Skandi Neptune in April 2010
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History | |
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Norway | |
Name | MSV Skandi Neptune |
Owner | DOF Subsea |
Operator | DOF Subsea |
Port of registry | Bergen, Norway |
Builder | |
Yard number | N243[2] |
Launched | 28 October 2000 |
Completed | November 2001[2] |
Identification |
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Status | in service |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | +1A1, E0, DYNPOS AUTR, SF, DK+ |
Type | Offshore Construction Vessel |
Tonnage | 5,090 t DWT; 6,318 GT[5] |
Length | 104 m[4] |
Beam | 24 m |
Draught | 7 m |
Installed power | |
Propulsion | azimuth thrusters and tunnel bow thrusters |
Speed | 14.5 / 12.4 knots (max/ave) |
Aviation facilities | Helideck |
Skandi Neptune is an Offshore Construction Vessel that was operated by Subsea 7 from 2005 until the charter was ended in 2015.
History
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Skandi Neptune can operate as a pipe-laying ship and provides ROV support.
Footnotes
[edit]- ^ "Brattvaag Skipsverft AS". Ship-Info.com. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
- ^ a b "Reference List Tulcea". STX Europe. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
- ^ "Ships S19". World Shipping Register. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
- ^ a b "Skandi Neptune". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
- ^ "Skandi Neptune IMO: 9205720". Ship Spotting. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
- ^ "Skandi Neptune" (PDF). DOF Subsea. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
- ^ a b c d "Photographs of North East England". Retrieved 19 June 2010.
- ^ "Vessel Skandi Neptune Runs up DOF Subsea Flag". Rigzone. 10 June 2008. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
- ^ "Norwegian photo help to oil spill site". Oilinfo. Retrieved 19 June 2010.