Two Platform supply vessels – ‘Go Matilda’ and ‘Go Mundara’, the sister ships, were launched by the Chinese Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry on January 6 and 8 respectively.
Out of 4 PX121-design vessels, the sister ships are two and three in number, the first vessel being Go Michigan.
Highlights:
- They are capable of supporting offshore activities which are being carried out further from shore and in deeper waters.
- In addition to tanks for various contents such as oil, water, and drilling fluids, they have four stainless steel tanks for flammable liquids or corrosive chemicals (LFL tanks).
- Each ship would be equipped with dynamic positioning system Class II and prepared for offshore crane and mezzanine deck for ROV.
- The contract with Ulstein includes the deliveries of engineering and main equipment including integrated control systems, bridge (radio, navigation), switchboard, diesel electric propulsion and frequency converters, and communication systems.
- The ships are recognised as medium-sized PSVs.
Details of the Vessels:
- It has an overall length of 83.4 metres.
- The vessel has a beam of 18 metres.
- The load capacity of the vessel is approx. 4,000 tonnes.
- It has a cargo deck of approximately 850 square metres.
The ships are being built for the Singapore-based shipowner Otto Offshore.
Source: Ulstein
