Atlantic Offshore Rescue launches latest vessel as part of fleet modernization program
ABERDEEN, United Kingdom -- Atlantic Offshore Rescue has unveiled its third new vessel in the past 12 months as part of the company's fleet modernization program, representing an investment totaling about $458 million (£300 million).
Ocean Falcon, a brand new Class A Multi Role and Emergency Response and Rescue (MRV/ERRV) vessel, was christened at a ceremony at Aberdeen harbor on Friday, before it commences a contract with a major UK operator. Atlantic Offshore Rescue will provide emergency recovery, rescue cover, tanker assistance and general field support for offshore operations at Curlew field, in the North Sea.
The ship can accommodate 21 employees, and has the amenities to rescue up to 300 people. As well as incorporating the very latest technology systems, including a towing capacity of up to 65 tons, the vessel measures 66.80 m in length and 16 m beam and features two MAN main engines with a power of 1,935 kW each.
Ocean Falcon is a new H820 design from Havyard Ship Design. It was built and developed in Passai, Spain, by Zamakona shipbuilders, in close collaboration with Atlantic Offshore Rescue over an 18 month period. Its sister ships, Ocean Tay and Ocean Osprey were launched in February and May 2014, respectively.
Atlantic Offshore Rescue is part of the Atlantic Offshore Group, which is based in Norway.
