Norway-based offshore vessel proprietor Rem Offshore and shipbuilder Myklebust Verft have signed a contract for the development of an Energy Subsea Construction Vessel (ESCV) with a 250-tonne crane.
The vessel might be delivered in 2026 and would be the first of its variety that may carry out heavy development work in each offshore wind and subsea with internet zero emissions, in line with Rem Offshore.
The contract additionally incorporates an choice to construct yet another vessel, the corporate confirmed.
The vessel might be geared up with dual-fuel methanol engines together with battery packs. All offshore lifting tools, together with the 250 T crane, is electrical and regenerates energy to the batteries.
The working deck is over 1,400 m2, and additionally it is ready for the set up of an offshore gangway to be used in offshore wind.
Skipsteknisk has designed a really versatile platform in shut cooperation with the Rem and Myklebust. The newbuilding makes use of quite a few options the place vitality consumption is nearly halved in comparison with comparable tonnage in present market, in addition to assembly future necessities for end-to-end zero emissions.
“This is a big milestone for Rem Offshore. We are ordering our first net zero emission vessel and taking a big step into the future. We are looking forward to being able to offer the vessel to the market, and believe that our customers will appreciate the opportunity for more efficient and sustainable operations”, mentioned Lars Conradi Andersen, CEO of Rem Offshore.
“We are very happy that Rem Offshore has chosen Myklebust Verft to build this environmentally friendly vessel. This assignment is a recognition of all our employees and the quality that Myklebust stands for. The project will also have major positive ripple effects in our area,” added Leiv Sindre Muren, CEO of Myklebust Verft.
