Troms Offshore gets PSV from VARD Brevik shipyard
Yesterday Troms Offshore Supply AS took delivery of its new build no 756 at VARD Brevik shipyard in Norway. The ship has been given the name MV Troms Lyra, said in the company's press release.
Troms Lyra is a Clean Design diesel electric PSV (Platform Supply Vessel) with a deck area of 850 m2. Engines and propulsion in combination with advanced catalyst technologies ensure low fuel consumption, efficient operations and reduced emissions to air.
MV Troms Lyra is a VARD PSV 108 CD design. The ship will fly the Norwegian NOR flag with a crew of 28 split on two shifts. MV Troms Lyra will primarily be positioned for operations in the North Sea and in the Barents Sea.
Troms Offshore operates a fleet comprising 12 ships (including 1 newbuild) from its home port in Tromsø in Northern Norway. The Company owns four large Clean Design PSVs with a deck area in excess of 1.000 m2, one medium size PSV with a deck area of 850m2 and a new build Clean Design PSV with a deck area of 1170 m2. The Company is in the process of expanding its fleet of large, environmentally friendly ships for operations in the North Sea and in arctic waters. Based on its’ experience and competence from operating in challenging arctic waters, Troms Offshore focuses on expanding its position as a leading provider of offshore supply services in Northern Norway and in arctic areas. Four of the Company’s ships are registered with the Norwegian NOR flag, and a majority of the Company’s officers and crew are recruited from Northern Norway.
