Japanese Shipbuilding Group has introduced a contract to finish the development of two extremely high-spec 400 class Multi-Function Assist Vessels (MPSVs) for Hornbeck Offshore Companies (HOS).
Hornbeck initially ordered the vessels from Gulf Island Shipyards, a subsidiary of Gulf Island Fabrication (GIF), greater than ten years in the past.
Nevertheless, in 2018, Hornbeck sought to cancel the contracts attributable to alleged efficiency points on the yard, resulting in a lawsuit that was solely lately resolved this previous October. The decision of the lawsuit coincided with Gulf Island Fabrication’s settlement to promote the MPSVs to Zurich American Insurance coverage Firm, which finally awarded the contract to Japanese Shipbuilding.
The vessels can be accomplished at Japanese’s shipbuilding amenities in Allanton and Port St. Joe, Florida, with an anticipated supply date set for 2025.
Japanese Shipbuilding’s announcement mentioned that it has rescued a number of faltering applications all through its historical past.
“We’re delighted to be entrusted with the completion of those extremely succesful vessels for our esteemed companions at Hornbeck. Our skilled shipbuilding workforce is poised to well timed ship these essential MPSVs to the market,” mentioned Joey D’Isernia, Chairman and CEO of Japanese Shipbuilding Group, Inc.
The 2 extremely high-spec MPSVs, named HOS Warhorse and HOS Wild Horse, will be a part of the U.S.-flagged fleet. The vessels can be outfitted with cutting-edge options comparable to two giant, heave-compensated cranes, two Remotely Operated Autos (ROVs), a spacious moonpool, and lodging for 102 personnel.
Along with this challenge, Japanese Shipbuilding Group can be main the best way within the conversion of the first-of-its-kind Service Operation Vessel (SOV) for HOS, named the HOS Rocinante. The vessel will serve the rising demand of the U.S. offshore wind market in addition to the continuing demand of the petro-energy flotel market, and is scheduled for supply within the spring of 2025.
“Japanese Shipbuilding Group appears to be like ahead to attaining one more milestone in delivering top-notch maritime options and reinforcing its dedication to innovation and excellence in shipbuilding,” the corporate mentioned.
In 2021, GIF offered its shipyard amenities to Bollinger Shipyards.
