GranEnergia takes delivery of a vessel of innovative CSS design

STX Marine (STXM) would like to congratulate GranEnergia for taking delivery of the Compact Semi-Submersible (CSS) Olympia from MAC Offshore. STXM and partners in CSS Designs Ltd. developed the innovative, ground breaking CSS design over the past five years and this successful delivery, will change the long term landscape of the Offshore Vessel market, STXM said in a press-release.

Built by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding in Fujian Province, China, the CSS Olympia has a length of 84.25m. with an overall capacity of 500 people.  The primary function of the Olympia is to act as a floating accommodation unit for rig personnel. The vessel has a DP-3 rating and will remain connected to an offshore facility via a telescopic gangway system.  Other features include a 12.8 tonne rated helideck and a 150MT telescopic boom crane.

There are currently a further 6 CSS vessels under contract with deliveries planned over the next 2 years.