DSV Adams Challenge Contract Won
(2/9/2008) MES have been awarded a contract working with Astilleros Balenciaga to supply and fit the integrated bridge equipment onboard Adams Offshore newest vessel the DSV Adams Challenge. The vessel will be a dynamically positioned diesel electric powered multi role offshore support vessel with a dual redundant dynamic positioning system configured to and suitable for supporting a wide range of offshore support activities.
DSV Adams Challenge Contract Won (2nd Sep 2008)
MES have been awarded a contract working with Astilleros Balenciaga to supply and fit the integrated bridge equipment onboard Adams Offshore newest vessel the DSV Adams Challenge. The vessel will be a dynamically positioned diesel electric powered multi role offshore support vessel with a dual redundant dynamic positioning system configured to and suitable for supporting a wide range of offshore support activities.
The vessel will be provided propulsion by twin azimuth propeller units aft, each driven by an electric motor. Transverse thrust is provided by the twin azimuth units aft and by three transverse thrusters forward, one of which is a retractable azimuth unit.
The 85m craft is designed for a speed of 15 knots and is capable of carrying a deadweight of approximately 2000 tonnes. The fully SOLAS and IMO compliant navigation suite will boast, in addition to standard communication equipment, a dedicated 24/7 internet and VOIP international telephone access network provided by a telenor C-Band VSAT terminal offering 128KBPS data throughput.
MES are delighted to be working alongside the Northern Spain based shipyard once more and are looking forward to the Adams Challenge maiden voyage anticipated Spring 2009.
