Next-Gen Energy Subsea Construction Vessel Ordered

Rem Offshore & Myklebust Verft’s Energy Subsea Construction Vessel aims to be the first to perform heavy construction work in both offshore wind and subsea with net zero emissions By Abi Wylie / 27 Mar 2024

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Rem Offshore and Myklebust Verft have signed a contract for the construction of an Energy Subsea Construction Vessel (ESCV) with a 250 ton crane, with the option to build an additional vessel. 

Skipsteknisk has designed a very flexible platform in close cooperation with the Rem and Myklebust. The newbuilding is ground-breaking and uses a number of solutions where energy consumption is almost halved compared to comparable tonnage in today’s market, as well as meeting future requirements for zero emissions from end to end. 

The vessel will be equipped with dual-fuel methanol engines in combination with battery packs. All offshore lifting equipment, including the 250 T crane, is electric and regenerates power to the batteries. The working deck is over 1,400 m2, and it is also prepared for the installation of an offshore gangway for use in offshore wind.

The vessel will be delivered in 2026 and will reportedly be the first of its kind that can perform heavy construction work in both offshore wind and subsea with net zero emissions.

F.l.: Åge Remøy, Chairman Rem Offshore, Leiv Sindre Muren, CEO Myklebust Verft, Lars Conradi Andersen, CEO Rem Offshore og Roger P. Hauge, Sales Manager Myklebust Verft

Lars Conradi Andersen, CEO of Rem Offshore, said; “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.”

Myklebust Verft has delivered newbuilds to Rem in the past, and was a natural choice according to Conradi Andersen; “We know Myklebust Verft well, it is a quality yard that delivers ships of a high standard. Adding in their competitiveness, it is natural for us to use the world-leading maritime cluster locally when renewing our fleet.”

Myklebust Verft is looking forward to add a new project to the backlog for a local customer. 

“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,” said Leiv Sindre Muren, CEO of Myklebust Verft.

Posted by Abi Wylie Edited by Abigail Wylie, Editor and Copywriter experienced in digital media with a keen interest in ocean science technology. Connect & Contact

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