As a cable layer, the transformed vessel may have the flexibility to host as much as 64 seafarers and can characteristic a single basket cable carousel with an out of doors diameter of 24 meters.
With an eye fixed on the offshore wind market, Dubai-based DP World firm P&O Maritime Logistics plans to transform considered one of its Multi-Carrying Vessels (MCVs) right into a cable lay vessel (CLV). Set to start out operations within the third quarter of 2024, the transformed vessel shall be geared up with a state-of-the-art battery system, in addition to a low gasoline consumption propulsion structure organized for inexperienced methanol gasoline.
The MCVs have been constructed by Fincantieri’s Vard subsidiary and delivered between 2017 and 2018 to Topaz Energy and Marine, previous to its acquisition by DP World in 2019.
P&O Maritime Logistics says the brand new CLV will give its prospects the flexibility to attach offshore constructions and convey offshore vitality onshore by putting in export and inside array cables throughout huge distances. It anticipates that one of many important use of the vessel shall be to attach offshore wind farms with the mainland.
“The conversion of our vessel is a real step change,” stated Martin Helweg, CEO of P&O Maritime Logistics. “It means that, apart from expanding our existing services and products into a more specialized offering, we can also make a positive contribution to the decarbonization of our industry. One way of doing this is by using alternative energy to power the converted vessel. The other important contribution is that the cable laying vessel will predominately support the construction, development, and maintenance of existing and prospective wind farms. Lastly, and by repurposing an existing vessel, we are able to extend the lifetime of this particular product quite significantly to keep up with the increasing demand in the sector.”
The conversion is being made with the help of Netherlands-based C-Job Naval Architects,
“We are pleased to support P&O Maritime Logistics with the design of a cable-laying vessel by repurposing an existing module carrier vessel,” stated C-Job challenge supervisor Marc van der Zwaluw. “With the rising demand within the offshore wind sector, this vessel will be capable to meet the operational calls for for the set up of next-generation windmill infrastructure because of its optimized deck structure.
“Furthermore, in close cooperation with P&O Maritime Logistics, we were able to create a design that was best suited to their operational profile. The design focused on optimized vessel performance and features a DP-2 positioning system and a low fuel consumption propulsion layout that is ready for green methanol fuel and zero emission operations.”
As a cable lay vessel, the newly transformed vessel may have the flexibility to host as much as 64 seafarers and can featurea single basket cable carousel with an out of doors diameter of 24 meters. With this spectacular span, a core peak of 5.5 meters, in addition to a 30 tons SWL AHC subsea crane, the newly transformed vessel is seen by P&O Maritime Logistics as a testomony to its dedication to adapt its portfolio for future vitality wants.
