Energy Duchess
A Multipurpose Field / Platform Supply Vessel based on the proven PX121 design. It has excellent station keeping capabilities, very low fuel consumption and enhanced environment profile. The vessel is prepared for the installation of an AHC crane with up to 67 t capacity and an ROV mezzanine deck.
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Ship history
The vessel is equipped with the most modern solutions for DP2, oil recovery and fire-fighting. The ship is recognised as a multipurpose field / platform supply vessel, and has a cargo deck of approx. 850 sqm and under-deck capacities. She accommodates up to 30 persons, and is built according to IMO's SPS code for Special Purpose Ships. When the AHC crane and the ROV mezzanine deck are installed, the vessel can easily be configured for IMR (Inspection, Maintenance, Repair), ROV support, trenching and light subsea construction work.
'Energy Duchess' is one of two vessels for Golden Energy Offshore, sister vessel to the 'Energy Empress'. She was launched on 27 October 2015 at the Nantong Rainbow Offshore & Engineering Equipments Co., Ltd ("ROC") yard, China. The vessels are based on the PX121 design from Ulstein, and customised with one extra accommodation deck.
At the announcement of the design contract in 2014, Per Ivar Fagervoll, CEO in Golden Energy Offshore, said that: "Golden Energy Offshore is a fully integrated ship owning company located in Ålesund, Norway, with all management functions in-house. In addition to design, ULSTEIN also delivers a significant package including equipment, supervision, commissioning and testing, which has been instrumental and a condition for us to enter into this series of vessels. There is also other Norwegian equipment on-board including the accommodation interior package, delivered in accordance with Norwegian standards."
Milestones
27 May 2019: Delivered to Golden Energy Offshore
29 June 2019: Named in the Geiranger fjord