The ABS-classed Seajacks Scylla, a wind farm installation and offshore construction vessel, has been delivered by the Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) Shipyard in Geoje, Republic of Korea.
"The cooperation among Seajacks, ABS and SHI was vital to the success of this newbuild effort," said Blair Ainslie, CEO of Seajacks. "As we bring new designs to the market, we rely on partners who are willing to take on projects like this one that break new ground in the industry."
Based on the Gusto MSC NG14000X design, the Seajacks Scylla, has more than 8000-tonne of available variable deck load. Equipped with a 1540-tonne leg-encircling crane and a usable deck space in excess of 5000sq m the unit is outfitted with 105m legs with the ability to install components in water depths to 65m. The rig is capable of meeting the installation needs of jumbo-monopiles, jackets, and turbines of future wind farms in deeper waters farther from shore.
The Seajacks Scylla complies with ABS classification requirements for self-propelled jackup units, including the DPS-2 for dynamic positioning capability; ACCU, which applies to automatic centralized control unmanned units; and CRC for crane register certificate.
Since 2009, Seajacks has invested in five self-propelled jackup units, all of which have been classed by ABS. The Seajacks Scylla represents a milestone for the company as it is considered to be the most technically advanced installation vessel in the market.
Image: Seajacks Scylla/ Seajacks
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