A new-build Diving Support Vessel (DSV) currently being built by Vard has been named as the ‘Deep Explorer’.
The state-of-the-art vessel was commissioned by French services company, Technip.
The company had previously announced in April plans to invest in the new vessel, which has been equipped with the latest navigational technology.
Following the detailed engineering and design phase, construction of the ship’s hull commenced at Vard Tulcea in Romania a few months ago.
Once work on the hull has been completed, the vessel will be towed to Vard Langsten in Norway for final equipment outfitting and commissioning.
She is scheduled to join the Technip fleet in 2016.
Knut Boe, senior vice- president of Technip’s North Sea Canada region, said: “Technip has a long history in the diving industry and we are very pleased to extend our long-term commitment to diving and to the oil and gas industry with the development of this important new vessel.
“At delivery, the Deep Explorer will be the most advanced DSV in the world.”
The Deep Explorer has been purpose-designed to meet the demanding requirements of the North Sea and Canadian markets and will be capable of working in extreme weather conditions.