Volstad Shipping has announced today they have secured the required financing to execute the previously announced construction contract for a new 128-meter offshore construction and subsea IMR vessel at Tersan shipyard in Turkey. The vessel is a Skipsteknisk ST-259 design and will be built at a total contract value of approximately USD $130 million.
Volstad notes that this new DP-3 equipped vessel is designed for arctic use and includes ROV moonpools, de- icing as well as a 300 ton offshore crane and accommodations for 120.
Vessel particulars
| Length over all | 127.75 m |
| Length between p.p. | 114.60 m |
| Breadth moulded | 25.00 m |
| Depth to 2nd deck | 10.80 m |
| Max draft | approx. 7.50 m |
| DWT at SWL / 7.50 m | approx. 7500 tons |
| Deck area aft of hangar | 1650 m2 |
Vessel delivery is planed for Q4 2015.