The Cassandra VI, a seismic support vessel, will go on long term global charter to FugroGeo Team. The Cassandra VI is specifically equipped to provide seismic support and is the fifth dedicated seismic support vessel that Offshore Marine Services has on worldwide charter.
Offshore Marine Services’ General Manager of Operations, Colin Lane, had this to say about the recent acquisition-
“Offshore Marine Services, in conjunction with Sealink and Fugro, set about designing and building a vessel to suit all the specific seismic support needs of our Charterer. The Cassandra VI, which will be delivered to Fugro on April 20th 2010, has an array of features strategically placed on the deck of the 53 metre vessel. In addition to fuel cargo carrying capacity of 900m3, the Cassandra VI is equipped with a 10T crane which has the reach to cover the entire back deck, a 400 metre fuel hose reel for in-line refuelling, a seismic reel with the capacity of 6000 metres and a dedicated deck slops tank for waste oil from the mother ship. The Cassandra VI also has a davit suitable to carry a 9.5 metre workboat used for streamer maintenance. The back deck is equipped with a 20 foot container for the mother ship’s spare equipment as well as a raised deck which will take two 10 foot chillers for food storage. The Cassandra VI also has a bed capacity for 38 crew.
The Cassandra VI will initially be on long term charter to Fugro in Australia and worldwide as required. Offshore Marine Services, with its fleet of seismic support vessels, has adapted and taken on the challenge to deliver a particular type of vessel to suit the specific requirements of the Client. The acquisition of the Cassandra VI demonstrates how Offshore Marine Services is able to listen to the needs of their Clients and continue to provide the highest quality service.”