Technip’s Deep Explorer diving support vessel (DSV) has been named and is undergoing equipment outfitting and commissioning in preparation for its work in North Sea Canada.

Naming for the DP3-class DSV was held Nov. 12 at shipbuilder VARD’s Langsten shipyard, with Heidi Brovoll-Bø, wife of Technip North Sea Canada President Knut Bø, serving as vessel godmother.

Deep Explorer’s hull was built by Vard Tulcea shipyard in Romania and then towed to Vard Langsten. The vessel features JFD’s 24-man twin bell saturated dive system rated to 350 m (1,148 ft).

The new vessel boasts the latest technology diving control system, 400 Te box boom crane, large deck area, working moonpool and work-class ROVs, making it the most modern and versatile DSV on the market. It is capable of working globally on diving and subsea construction projects, even in extreme weather conditions, and is expected to begin operations in 2017.
“This event marks an important milestone in this three-year project to design, build and deliver this impressive, fantastic new ship,” said Bruno Faure, Technip’s senior vice president for subsea projects and operations. “We are proud to welcome the Deep Explorer, an impressive key asset for the Technip fleet and for our clients. My sincere thanks to all those in Technip and our partner companies who have contributed to this successful project.”

VARD’s team also was excited to participate.

“It has been a great honor for us in VARD to be a part of this exciting project,” said at Vard Langsten Yard Director and Senior Vice President Dag Vikestrand.

Technip operates 18 vessels (with another four under construction) specializing in pipeline installation and subsea construction.

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