November 22, 2008

Cochin Shipyard launches 5 platform supply vessels

BL reported that Cochin Shipyard Limited created history on June 2nd 2008 by simultaneously launching 5 platform supply vessels for different owners. The ships launched were the 7th in a series of 8 ships under construction for Deep Sea Supply of Norway.

The platform supply ships, which were launched on June 2nd 2008, are of the popular UT-755 L design for the offshore industry. The vessel is designed for satisfying the specific demands for transport of deck cargo, pipes, liquid cargo and cement or barite among others, and unloading to rigs, production platforms and pipe laying barges among others. They are the workhorse of the offshore oil field industry which acts as a lifeline carrying operational supplies and stores to far off installations.

The ship is built and classified under the most stringent rules and regulations of Det Norske Veritas and is classed for unmanned engine room and dynamic positioning. The vessel also satisfies ‘CLEAN’ notation of DNV, which signifies high standards of environmental safety.