CCC Takes Delivery of a new DPII Dive Support Vessel

CCC (UE) takes delivery of the DPII DSV “Said Aletheia”, a purpose designed and built, multi-purpose Diving Support and Subsea Construction vessel, which has an ABS classification of DPS-2 + EHS-C (FiFi-1). The vessel has a GE C-Series duplex DP system as well as a C-Series Simplex DP System in the Auxiliary DP Control Room, giving Class III control capability. The vessel is classed according to SPS 2008. It is environmental friendly with a focus on low fuel consumption through its diesel-electric machinery.

The vessel is equipped with a fully integrated ABS classed 12-man saturation diving system (including SPHL) with 3 man diving bell, capable of operating down to a depth of 300m.

The DSV “Said Aletheia” has a 150mT SWL knuckle boom subsea crane, full active heave compensated. This provides true operating capability down to 2,000m water depth. The vessel accommodates up to 149 personnel. Onboard facilities include an 800m2 deck (capable of supporting loads of 10T/m2), plus an elevated helipad at the bow.

The vessel will immediately start to support CCC (UE) with its subsea installation, inspection, construction diving and ROV operations in the Middle East region.