U.K.-based Seajacks International has entered into a contract with Lamprell Energy PLC to construct Seajacks Zaratan, a self-propelled jackup vessel that is designed specifically to service the wind farm installation market in the harsh operating environment of the North Sea, as well as to provide services to the oil and gas sectors.Â
The vessel is a modified version of the MSC NG5500 design, which incorporates a fully redundant DP2 propulsion system, accommodations for 90 persons and an 800T leg encircling crane. With these capabilities, the vessel is capable of installing wind turbines and foundations in water depths of up to 55 meters, according to the company.
The contract also provides Seajacks with an option to build one additional vessel at Lamprell, which it hopes to exercise in the foreseeable future. Delivery of Zaratan is scheduled for the second quarter of 2012, and the additional new-build is expected shortly thereafter.
SOURCE: Seajacks InternationalÂ
