Drydocks World building compact semi-submersible vessel for US company

Drydocks World is building a compact semi-submersible (CSS) vessel for integrated energy services provider Hallin Marine Subsea International Ltd, a unit of US-based Superior Energy Services. The contract is worth $110 million.

Drydocks World recently laid the keel for the state-of-the-art compact semi-submersible (CSS) vessel, 'The Derwent', at Drydocks World's Nanindah shipyard at Batam in Indonesia.

While subsea production systems ranged in complexity, they are highly reliable and specialised vessels that had to be commercially viable and efficient, said Drydocks World and Maritime World chairman Khamis Juma Buamim. He said the CSS being built at the Drydocks yard is the least cost vessel in its class with excellent project load capacity.

Designed by STX Canada Marine Inc, the CSS vessel has a semi-submersible hull making it a cost-effective alternative to large diving support vessels (DSV) and traditional semi-submersibles in providing subsea services as well as light well interventions.

"The CSS is an exceptional vessel and is capable of working in any water depth. We have prior experience in this field and this new project represents confidence in our ability to produce innovative vessels.

Drydocks World has established a track record of building specialised niche vessels and we remain committed to providing seamless, efficient and cost-effective services to our customers worldwide," said Buamim.