The Saipem S7000 arrives.
With its state-of-the-art J-lay tower, upgraded dynamic positioning capability and fast ballasting system, the Saipem 7000 semisubmersible crane vessel has the capacity to handle the entire workscope of offshore construction developments worldwide, encompassing pipelaying in water depths greater than 2,000 metres and heavy lift operations up to 14,000 tonnes.
The vessel’s Class 3 DP system of 12 thrusters ensures that the vessel maintains good station keeping in the most difficult of weather conditions. Additionally, because the Saipem 7000 has accommodation facilities up to 725 people, the vessel can assist hook-up and commissioning as well as initial platform life support activities.
Altogether, this high specification means that the Saipem 7000 can be counted on to provide the highest level of reliability for conventional, deep and ultradeep water development projects.
VESSEL FEATURES
Length overall 197.95 m
Upper platform 175 m x 87 m x 8.5 m
Lower pontoons 165 m x 33 m x 11.25/15.25 m
Depth to main deck 43.5 m
Free deck area 9,000 sq.m
Deck load 15,000 tonnes
Operating draft 27.5 m
Survival draft 18.5 m
Transit draft 10.5 m
Transit speed 9.5 knots
