Offshore staff
(Norway) - Trico Marine Services Inc. has entered into an agreement to build a Marin Teknikk Design MT6009 MKII platform supply vessel for a total cost of approximately $25 million.
This vessel will incorporate dynamic positioning 2 (DP2 certification) and Clean and Comfort Class and will have large carrying capacity anticipated to be 3,300 deadweight tons.
Trico will have the option to purchase a sister vessel at a later date.
Solstrand AS will build the vessel at its shipyard in Tomrefjord, Norway, with an expected delivery date in 4Q 2007.
This Marin Teknikk Design MT6009 MKII vessel incorporates an additional deck level for increased accommodation of client personnel and diesel-electric propulsion for fuel efficiency and lower operating costs.
The vessel will be suited for global deployment including specialized disciplines such as seismic, ROV, and subsea applications.
04/05/06
