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With its new highly optimized hull form and fore ship together with the specified propulsion configuration, the vessel will have particularly good sea-keeping abilities, a fuel efficient transit mode and a good station keeping performance The hull will be built at STX Europe in Romania, and outfitted at one of STX Europe's yard on the north-west coast of Norway. Main Particulars: Length overall approx. 87.9 m Breadth moulded approx. 19.0 m Depth main deck approx. 8.0 m STX Europe has in the past delivered six vessels to Simon Møkster Shipping; two anchor handling tug supply vessels, three platform supply vessels, and one field support vessel. STX Europe, Offshore & Specialized Vessels order backlog comprises more than 40 vessels under construction. STX Europe is an international shipbuilding group which aims to be the leading builder of cruise and offshore vessels. The group has a strong position in terms of developing state-of-the-art concepts, technology, processes and products for customers around the world. STX Europe comprises 15 shipyards in Finland, France, Norway, Romania, Brazil and Vietnam. STX Europe has approx. 16 000 employees. Formerly known as Aker Yards, the group changed its name to STX Europe in November 2008. STX Europe's principal shareholder, the international industrial group STX, has approximately 40 000 employees and aims to be a global top player in its core areas; shipping and trade, shipbuilding and machineries, plant and construction, and energy. STX Europe ASA |
STX Europe has entered into a new contract with Simon Møkster Rederi for the building of a Platform Supply Vessel (PSV). The vessel is of STX Europe PSV 09 CD design, featured with the new environmental friendly hull lines optimized for eco-drive in all weather conditions. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in Q4 2011.