Norwegian Myklebust Verft AS wins local contract for supply vessel
The Myklebust Verft AS shipyard in Gursken has signed a contract with Aries Offshore Services in Ålesund, Norway, for the building of one platform supply vessel.
The platform supply vessel, type VS 470 MK II, has been developed in close cooperation between the yard and the owner, and is designed by Vik-Sandvik, Fitar, Norway. Main operations will be regular supply functions and cargo transport for the oil industry.
The length is 73,4 meters, the breadth is 16,6 meters and the speed is calculated to be 14,5 knots. The accommodation is arranged for up to 34 persons.
"We welcome a new customer and look forward to a fruitful cooperation" said managing director Per Kristian Furø at Myklebust Verft.
Aries Offshore Services (former S. Ugelstad Rederi AS) was taken over by new owners two weeks ago.
The managing director of Aries Offshore Services, Per Lindseth said it was a 'positive signal' that after only two weeks they could enter into a newbuild contract. With this contract included, Aries Offshore Services will have a fleet of 6 modern platform supply vessels.
The contract value is NOK 186 million and delivery will take place in September 2008.
Myklebust Verft AS now has 10 vessels on its order books, at a contract value of NOK 1,9 billion.
Myklebust Verft AS is part of the Kleven Maritime group and is located in Gursken, 1 hour south of the city of Ålesund.
The platform supply vessel, type VS 470 MK II, has been developed in close cooperation between the yard and the owner, and is designed by Vik-Sandvik, Fitar, Norway. Main operations will be regular supply functions and cargo transport for the oil industry.
The length is 73,4 meters, the breadth is 16,6 meters and the speed is calculated to be 14,5 knots. The accommodation is arranged for up to 34 persons.
"We welcome a new customer and look forward to a fruitful cooperation" said managing director Per Kristian Furø at Myklebust Verft.
Aries Offshore Services (former S. Ugelstad Rederi AS) was taken over by new owners two weeks ago.
The managing director of Aries Offshore Services, Per Lindseth said it was a 'positive signal' that after only two weeks they could enter into a newbuild contract. With this contract included, Aries Offshore Services will have a fleet of 6 modern platform supply vessels.
The contract value is NOK 186 million and delivery will take place in September 2008.
Myklebust Verft AS now has 10 vessels on its order books, at a contract value of NOK 1,9 billion.
Myklebust Verft AS is part of the Kleven Maritime group and is located in Gursken, 1 hour south of the city of Ålesund.
