Keppel Singmarine to deliver high-specification Derrick Lay Vessel to Mcdermott
Keppel Singmarine, a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M), will soon deliver a high-specification deepwater derrick lay vessel to Hydro Marine Services, a subsidiary of McDermott International (McDermott).
The derrick lay vessel, built to Keppel’s proprietary design, was named DLV 2000 during a ceremony held earlier today. Its first deployment will be for the INPEX Ichthys Liquefied Natural Gas project offshore Western Australia.
Mr Chow Yew Yuen, Chief Executive Officer of Keppel O&M, stated, “We are pleased to deliver what would be McDermott’s flagship derrick lay vessel to add to their growing global fleet of specialised vessels. DLV 2000 has been designed with enhanced features to work in water depths of up to 10,000 feet and in severe weather conditions. Having built over 400 vessels, Keppel Singmarine has a strong track record in designing efficient and specialised units to meet the needs of the market. We are confident that this robust and high-quality vessel will serve McDermott well wherever she operates.”
Mr David Dickson, President and CEO of McDermott, added, “We are to match the needs of the evolving market. We have built a strong partnership with Keppel O&M over the years, and they have demonstrated that their capabilities in design, engineering, execution and providing top-notch customer service run throughout the Group.”
Developed by Keppel’s design arm, Marine Technology Development, DLV 2000 is engineered to achieve efficient pipelay rates for long trunklines and perform reliably in severe weather while maintaining high thrust output and power distribution. Though designed primarily for S-lay installation, it can be adapted to support a 500-tonne flex-lay system to suit evolving market needs.
DLV 2000 is one of several specialised vessels Keppel Singmarine has recently delivered, enhancing its record of designing and building around 400 vessels, ranging from Anchor Handling Tug/Supply vessels and Multi-Purpose Offshore Support vessels to advanced ships like icebreakers and ice-class support vessels.
Keppel Singmarine is the specialised shipbuilding arm of Keppel Offshore & Marine. For more information, visit: www.keppelom.com
McDermott International is a global leader in integrated engineering, procurement, construction, and installation services for upstream field developments. From concept to commissioning, McDermott delivers fixed and floating production facilities, pipelines, and subsea systems for complex offshore oil and gas projects. Founded in 1923, McDermott is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Learn more at www.mcdermott.com
This article was originally published on Marine & Industrial Report newspaper Vol 38 No.3 Issue last June 30, 2016.
