Deltamarin to design SSHLV for China Offshore

China Offshore Oil Engineering Co., Ltd (COOEC) has awarded Finnish engineering company Deltamarin Ltd the basic design and engineering contract for a 50,000 dwt semi-submersible self-propelled heavy lift vessel (SSHLV). The contract includes both concept design development and basic design, including classification documentation.

The vessel to be designed is a self-propelled, DP2 capability, semi-submersible flat top transport vessel, which will serve mainly for offshore oil & gas exploration and development. Its navigation and service range will be unrestricted ocean service. The vessel's approximate main dimensions are: length overall 219 m, molded breadth 42 m, molded depth 13 m and draft 10 m. The design and construction of the vessel will meet CCS (China Classification Society) rules and regulations as well as the latest requirements of SOLAS and IMO.