Siem Industries, the Norwegian company active in the oil and gas industry, has confirmed that it has placed an order for the construction of two large subsea construction vessels (SCVs) at the Fujian Mawei Shipyard in China. These vessels are set to be delivered in 2029 and 2030.
Details of the New Vessels
The new vessels are each designed to be approximately 145 meters long and 27 meters wide. They will be equipped with a 400-ton subsea crane with active heave compensation and an additional 50-ton crane. The design of these vessels has been carried out by the Norwegian marine architecture firm Sirius Design and Integration, in collaboration with Siem and the shipyard.
Applications of the Subsea Vessels
These vessels are designed to perform a range of subsea operations and marine energy tasks, emphasizing operational flexibility and energy efficiency. Siem Industries had previously announced this order in August, without providing further details at that time.
Sirius also announced a design contract for two 144.7-meter construction support vessels at Fujian Mawei in the same month. This marine architect stated that the design of these vessels includes two launch and recovery systems for remotely operated vehicles and additional facilities, including a carousel and vertical deployment system.
Existing Siem Vessels
The existing subsea fleet of Siem includes Siem Stingray, a construction vessel built in 2014, equipped with a 250-ton subsea crane and two remotely operated vehicles. These vessels help Siem Industries remain competitive in international markets and continue to provide optimal services to its clients.
Given the emphasis on modern technologies and reducing environmental impacts in the oil and gas industry, these vessels can play a significant role in improving the efficiency of subsea operations and increasing energy productivity.
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