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Deep Water Construction Vessel

Houlder’s Deep Water Construction Vessel (DW 5000) is a dynamically positioned vessel designed to undertake a wide range of offshore construction activities in Deep Water fields. Its features are described below.
Main Particulars
- Length Overall:- 174 mts
- Breadth Overall:- 32 mts
- Depth Moulded;- 13 mts
- Design Draft;- 8.2 mts
- Main Deck Strength:- 10t/m²
- Main Deck Strength aft:- 50t/m²
Deadweight and Capacities
- Deadweight:- 16,500t
- Fuel Oil Capacity:- 2,000 cu mts
- Fresh Water Capacity:- 1,000 cu mts
- Foam [Fi-Fi]:- 25 cu mts
- Sub Sea Cable Storage:- 2 Carousels
Vessel Speed
At Full Draught:- 15 kts
Heeling & Stabilisation
Intering Active roll reduction system
Accommodation
Accommodation for 120 persons in single en-suite cabins
Emergency Control Centre
A secure space is fully protected. It is possible to control and command the vessel from this space
Class/Notation
♦1A1 Supply Vessel, Clean Design, EO, SF, SPS 2008, ♦Dynpos AUTRO, Dk(+), CONF V (3) C(3), BIS, Fi Fi 2 Helideck, Compliance with MODU Code & MOU
Cranage
- Provision for an Offshore Crane
- Rated 600-900 mts
- Suitable for 3000 mts Water Depth
ROV Hanger
Hanger provided suitable for 2 work Class ROVs
Helideck
S61/S92 Compliant with Norwegian CAA, UK CAA AND Class Rules fitted
Dynamic Positioning
System to be SIMRAD SD 21 / SDP11 or equivalent
D.P. References: DGPS, Fanbeam, Tautwire, 2 HIPAP’s, 3 Wind sensors, 3 motion sensors and off gyro compasses
Machinery
- 6 in line Marine Generators and an emergency generator.
- 3 Full Azimuthing Stern Thruster
- 2 Fixed pitch variable speed Tunnel
- 2 Fixed pitch variable speed retractable
- Azimuthing thrusters at the bow
Communications
- Server based LAN for ship wide internet
- International TV and cell phone communication
Houlder Reference: 6002: Deep Water Construction Vessel