BAE Systems selects Siemens Blue™ Drive Solution for new MSSCV

Siemens Industry was awarded a multi-million dollar contract by BAE Systems to equip Oceaneering International’s (OI) Multipurpose Subsea Support and Construction Vessel (MSSCV) for offshore oil & gas support, with its unique Diesel Electric Propulsion (DEP) solution.  BAE Systems located in Mobile, Ala. will build the vessel, Siemens said in a press release.

The vessel will be equipped with Siemens True 24 pulse Blue™ Drive  low voltage  DEP  Solution  which improves reliability due to failsafe features that will increase fuel efficiency, provide ultra-low THD on the vessels main 690V Power Distribution System and overall safe and ease of operation for the vessel and crew.

“Siemens is committed to the growing demand in the marine industry. Products and systems such as our Blue™ Drive, Integrated Alarm System (IAS 400) and integrated Power Management (PMA300) provide owners and operators with advanced technologies giving them the most fuel efficient, safe and productive vessels possible,” says Doug Keith, president, Drive Technologies division, Siemens Industry.

The Siemens integrated propulsion solution will also include the main generators, vessel automation, switchboards, power management, drive transformers and propulsion motors. Siemens integrated Diesel Electric System increases vessel propulsion efficiency, increases vessel energy (fuel) efficiency, provides ease of maintenance for the operators and ultimately a more productive vessel for the owner.

The DP2 MSSCV will be built to the MT6022 design from Norway’s Marin Teknikk.  The 353 foot long vessel will consist of a 72 foot beam, a 250-ton active heave compensated crane capable of reaching 4,000 meter water depth, accommodations for 110 personnel and a working moonpool.  The vessel will also be outfitted with two 13,000 foot rated Oceaneering work class remotely operated vehicles.

Expected delivery of the vessel is by the end of the first quarter 2016.

Siemens Industry Sector is the world’s leading supplier of innovative and environmentally friendly products, solutions and services for industrial customers. With end-to-end automation technology and industrial software, solid vertical-market expertise, and technology-based services, the sector enhances its customers’ productivity, efficiency and flexibility. With a global workforce of more than 100,000 employees, the Industry Sector comprises the Industry Automation, Drive Technologies and Customer Services Divisions as well as the Metals Technologies Business Unit.

The Siemens Drive Technologies Division is the world’s leading supplier of products, systems, applications, solutions and services for the entire drive train, with electrical and mechanical components. Drive Technologies serves all vertical markets in the production and process industries as well as the infrastructure/energy segment. With its products and solutions, the division enables its customers to achieve productivity, energy efficiency and reliability.