Deutsche Offshore Schifffahrt starts construction of C-CSOV fleet in China

The lead vessel is named DO Joule, with the first steel cut for it. All four vessels will be built to identical specifications, measuring about 96.25 meters in length and 20 meters in width. Each of the remaining vessels will be handed over at three-month intervals after the first delivery. The vessels are designed for operations across the offshore energy sector, supporting activities from construction and commissioning to operations and maintenance. They will feature a gangway system for horizontal access to platforms at heights between 12 and 30 meters above the waterline, dynamic positioning capabilities, a HiPAP hydroacoustic positioning system, a helicopter deck rated for 12.4 tonnes, a modular working deck of about 800 square meters, facilities for remotely operated vehicle deployment, and a removable daughter craft system. The main crane can be reconfigured within 48 hours between a 50-ton active heave-compensated setup and a 10-ton three-dimensional motion-compensated configuration. Accommodation will be provided for up to 95 technicians. Quotes: "the first steel cut for the lead vessel DO Joule at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China.", "all vessels to be built to identical specifications.", "The vessels will measure about 96.25 meters in length and 20 meters in width", "Each of the remaining vessels will be handed over at three-month intervals.", "intended for operations across the offshore energy sector, supporting activities from construction and commissioning to operations and maintenance.", "The vessels will feature a gangway system designed to provide horizontal access to platforms at heights between 12 and 30 meters above the waterline. They will also be equipped with dynamic positioning capabilities, a HiPAP hydroacoustic positioning system and a helicopter deck rated for 12.4 tonnes. Additional features include a modular working deck offering about 800 square meters of open space, facilities for remotely operated vehicle deployment, and a removable daughter craft system. The main crane can be reconfigured within 48 hours between a 50-ton active heave-compensated setup and a 10-ton three-dimensional motion-compensated configuration. Accommodation will be provided for up to 95 technicians"