TMC, a Norway-based designer of compressed air systems for marine and offshore use, has received an order to supply a marine compressed air system for two subsea rock installation vessels being built for Netherlands-based marine contractor Van Oord.
Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore has hired TMC Compressors to deliver a complete offshore compressed air system, including air compressors and air dryers, to both of Van Oord’s two subsea rock installation vessels, namely Currently under construction. The contract value was not disclosed.
Hans Peter TanumTMC’s Director of Sales and Business Development commented: “It is always fun and exciting to outfit innovative and unique vessels like these two. They can play an important role in facilitating the energy transition by enabling offshore wind projects, among other things.”
With a large loading capacity of 35,000 tons, these vessels will be able to handle large rock volumes and feature the DP-2 dynamic positioning system, enabling the vessels to maintain precise positioning despite difficult conditions, such as waves, winds and currents.
These features are expected to make the vessels ideal for long-distance projects, as they will reduce round trips, reducing emissions and costs per volume of rock installed. Van Oord operates a fleet of 61 vessels, including three subsea rock installation vessels.
The sustainable design of the new ships entails multi-fuel engines, such as biofuel and methanol, a DC grid with large battery storage capacity, an energy-efficient hull design and a rock handling system. Subsea rock composition is vital to the protection and stability of offshore energy assets.
“Our marine compressed air systems are highly reliable and designed so that the ship’s crew can maintain the compressors themselves, also while at sea. We believe this is the perfect solution for a vessel designed to manage long-distance projects.” Hans Peter Tanum.
This deal comes months after TMC He got a contract With COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry to provide a complete marine compressed air system for SBM Offshore Limestone FSOwhich will be published at Woodside’s Triple A deepwater oil field off the coast of Mexico.
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