Acergy acquires pipelay vessel Borealis

Offshore staff

LONDON -- Acergy has acquired the pipelay vessel Borealis. The vessel is currently under construction at the Sembawang Shipyard in Singapore.

The vessel will feature DP3 dynamic positioning, a 5,000-metric ton (5,512- ton) crane, a 1,000-metric ton (1,102-ton) J-Lay tower, 600-metric ton (661-ton) S-Lay equipment, along with support systems and construction equipment for worldwide deepwater and harsh environment operations.

The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2012.

12/16/2009