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offshore supply market, especially with low fuel consumption Siem Spearfish and Siem Stingray are designed for subsea operation

(reduction in emissions) and low noise and vibration in the hull and duties such as construction and installation work, inspection and
superstructure to ensure excellent sea-keeping and maximum comfort maintenance. These vessels have a clean design; are environmental-

for the crew and personnel.
friendly, have accommodation for 110 persons and a focus on low fuel
consumption through their diesel electric machinery. With a 250 tonne The takeover of the Siem Marlin was more challenging than the

heave compensated offshore crane with 3,000 m operating depth, the first vessels, as she was in an ROV operation offshore Nigeria and
advance design and technology of these two new OCVs will be in the could not be released to carry out the takeover in port. The situation
forefront of the construction and maintenance world.
required precise planning – especially as the owner’s reps (Marine

Platform) and charterers (Chevron) etc. were onboard. The task to Preparation for the takeover of these two vessels starts with
bringing crew, surveyors and all other requirements for the takeover finding the correct crew. Crew requirements and qualifications are

of the vessel was successfully accomplished without interruption to crucial factors for a smooth operation onboard this type and size
the operation.
of tonnage.

Siem’s latest addition to its fleet, the state of the art OCV Siem We appreciate the trust that Siem Management has given Thome
Spearfish and Siem Stingray (STX OCV 03 design) will be ready to Offshore and we would like to thank them for the opportunity to

embark on long term contract directly from a Norwegian shipyard in work with them. And so we we look forward to a bigger, brighter
the second and third quarters of 2014.
and stronger business relationship.

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