TransAtlantic 2009 Group-wide / New construction
New construction of vessels Environmental and safety aspects are also highly significant in new construction, and TransAtlantic endeavors to be more innovative and leading in terms of vessel design and equipment. Construction of the four anchor-handling vessels on order is in progress at the Spanish shipyard, Astilleros Zamakona. Of the vessels, each with 19,000 horsepower, the first is scheduled for delivery in May 2010. The remaining three vessels are scheduled for delivery in November 2010 and in March and October 2011. The vessels are designed to meet requirements for efficiency, safety and environmentally friendly offshore management around the world. In addition, the vessels will be specifically equipped to be able to implement assignments in icy conditions. New vessel design for Arctic offshore In addition to the current new construction program, TransAtlantic has developed an entirely new vessel design, in collaboration with customers and shipyards and through various tests and simulations, to make operations in Arctic waters safer and more efficient. The new design means that the vessels will be built to cope with many different assignments. In addition to breaking thick ice, they shall function as anchor-handling vessels. Through a large deck and generous cargo space, they will also be able to transport a large quantity of goods and provisions. Furthermore, the vessels will be prepared to perform various types of construction tasks and have a large cabin capacity for the purpose of transporting a large number of experts and other personnel that the customers may need during exploration work. The vessels will perform offshore assignments on long-term contracts in the Arctic waters during the summer. During the winter, the vessels may be used for ice breaking, either in the new traffic areas in Russia or in the Baltic Sea, where the need for modern ice breakers is increasing. One alternative is to use the vessels for traditional offshore assignments in deep sea areas. No vessels will be ordered without first signing long leases with customers. The new vessel design will contribute to better environment, lower costs for the customer, as well as safer planning and consequently, lower risks.
Icebreaking – from Balder Viking to TransArctica
Combined AHTS vessels Delivered in 2000 Length 84 m Beam 18 m Dwt 2,600
New anchor-handling vessel Delivery 2010–2011 Length 85 m Beam 22 m Dwt 4,500
The new icebreaking vessels, TransArtica, are 103 meters long, 27 meters wide and have 32,500 horsepower. The vessels are multifunctional and can operate in Arctic waters and considerably deep sea areas.
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