Island Offshore takes delivery of PSV Island Contender
At 13:30 today Island Offshore took delivery of the 21’st vessel in the fleet. Island Contender is of design UT 776 CDG and equipped for operating on gas alone.Christening of the vessel was performed earlier, therefore a small ceremony with change of flag was held in Brevik today, the Company press release said.
Island Contender is the sistership to Island Crusader delivered in May.
Fuel consumption measurements shows that it was correct to go for this configuration, 2 larger gas engines which can be used alone or together in all operational situations, and 2 diesel engines if more power is required. With the actual prices on gas and gasoil it is a considerable saving to utilize gas, and from the environmental point of view it is much better.
The vessel has no contract yet. In a few days, after onboard preparations, she will be ready for duties in the Offshore supply market.
Island Offshore offers a range of complex services to the offshore industry including Logistics & Supply, Anchor Handling, Light Well Intervention, Engineering & Supporting services and Subsea Installation & Maintenance.