PGS orders new version Ramform seismic vessels from Mitsubishi
Offshore staff
OSLO, Norway –Petroleum Geo-Services ASA (OSLO: PGS) has signed for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. to deliver two Ramform vessels in 2013 with an option for as many as two more for delivery in 2015.
These new fifth-generation seismic vessels are called “Titan” class. They are designed to use and benefit from GeoStreamer technology.
Ramform Titan class Specifications
Name | Ramform Titan class |
Owner | Petroleum Geo Services |
Vessel Classification | DNV +1A1, SPS, ICE C, E0, HELDK, RP, |
Length | 104.2 m |
Breadth | 70 m |
Draft | 6.4 m |
Fuel capacity | 6,000 m3 |
Endurance (production/transit) | 150 days |
Transit speed | 16 knots |
Main propulsion system | Diesel electric |
Propulsion type | Triple CP propeller plant with nozzle and |
Engine plant | 6 x 3840 kw |
Accommodation (single berths) | 60 single and 10 double cabins |
Helideck | 26 m 15 t Super Puma/EH-101 |
Work boats | 2 x 30' in stern cradle launching |
Streamer winches | 26 x 12 000 m capacity |
4/16/2012
Rendering of PGS’ new Titan class offshore seismic survey vessels.