COSCO Nantong delivers FAU to Logitel Offshore

2 March 2015

The floating accommodation unit, "Arendal spirit". Image by COSCO Shipyard Group Co. Ltd.

On February 16, 2015, COSCO (Nantong) Shipyard delivered a floating accommodation unit, "Arendal spirit", to Logitel Offshore. This is the world¡'s first FAU with the unique Sevan cylindrical design. The unit was delivered four months ahead of schedule.

COSCO (Nantong) has undertaken to build a total of three FAUs with the cylindrical design, which offers improved stability, reliability and comfort. Equipped with a DP3 dynamic positioning system, the unit is capable of working in water depths of 3,000 metres and is suitable for operation in harsh sea area. With fully equipped cabins that can accommodate 490 people, this is a veritable "five-star flotel".

COSCO Shipyard Group Co. Ltd. press release