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Maersk Connector – Offshore Supply Vessel and Cable Layer
Able to lay 2 cables simultaneously, the vessel is designed to install large volumes of HVAC and HVAC power cables. Her first major cable lay project was from Belgium to the UK in 2018
Built by Damen Shipyards, Galati, Romania in 2016
Owned and operated by Maersk Supply Service
Chartered by DeepOcean
LOA 138.4m
Beam 27.5m
GRT 10,510 tons
Propulsion 14,080 BHP servicing 2 x Azipod main propellors
Bollard pull 71 tonnes
Helideck 21m diameter, max capacity 12 tonnes
Maximum crew capacity 90
Headquartered in Lyngby, Denmark, Maersk Supply Service provides offshore marine services for oil, gas and offshore wind customers. The company owns more than 30 vessels and has more than 1,000 employees both onshore and offshore.
Safely aground - Courtesy: Damen
Established in 2011 and based in Oslo, Norway, charterer DeepOcean describes itself as a technology-driven, independent solution provider offering companies within oil and gas, offshore renewables, deep sea minerals, and other non-energy niches a full range of services from surveys, engineering, project management, and installation to maintenance and recycling. The company has over 1200 staff.
Maersk Supply Service is also partnering with Louisiana-based Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) for the construction of vessels as part of Maersk’s feeder ship solution to offshore wind installations. This will include two tugs and two barges to be built for ECO by Bollinger Shipyards, Louisiana, in support of the installation system.
Maersk Supply Service has a large wind turbine installation vessel on order with Seatrim, Singapore (former Sembcorp Marine) for delivery in 2025. The intention is for the Norwegian registered vessel to be positioned on site and be fed by barges operating from a staging area at the nominated wind port. The barges and tugs will be registered in the U.S. to meet Jones Act requirements.
M.V. Aiviq – icebreaking anchor handling tug and supply vessel
M.V. Bahijah – livestock carrier
The diversion of vessels away from the Red Sea has many unintended consequences, most of course being logistical and financial. However, when it comes to cruise ships and livestock carriers, much more is at stake given the microscope that both sectors live under. One such livestock carrier diverted last month was the Israeli owned Bahijah while on passage from Australia to Jordan.
Celebrity Edge – cruise ship
After being laid down in November 2016, Celebrity Edge was delivered at the end of October 2018 and began her maiden voyage in December 2018.
M.V. Shoyo – the world’s first LNG fueled coal carrier
M.V. Nukumi – self unloading bulk carrier
U.S. Merchant Marine Training Ship Empire State (courtesy MARAD)
P&O Pioneer, the world’s largest double ended hybrid ferry
M.V. Habshan, LNG powered VLCC
Laura Maersk: First Green Methanol-Fueled Container Feeder Vessel
HaiSea Wamis – The world’s first fully electric harbour tugboat
Inter Atlantic – multipurpose fish carrier
Welcome to West Pacific Marine
WHY US?
West Pacific Marine Ltd. is an experienced Vancouver Marine Consultancy based in British Columbia offering a personal and professional level of service in all aspects of operational and commercial development in the marine industry including:
- Project Feasibility, Analysis & Development Studies
- Cumulative Marine Traffic Impacts & Mitigation Measures
- Risk Analysis
- Consensus Building
- Marine Safety & Security Impacts
- Coordination of Stakeholder Review Processes
- Commodity Specific Expertise
- Vessel Inspections Including Pre-Purchase Assessment
- Accident & Incident Investigations
- Conference & Panel Moderation
Company Owner/Director Captain Stephen Brown, has more than 20 years of practical seafaring experience, including serving as Master, in multiple vessel types across the globe. His seafaring experience is complemented by an extensive shore-side management career including senior management positions in both developed and developing marine and cultural environments. He also served full time as President of the Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia from 2008-2016. In addition, he was awarded the 2016 Beaver Medal for Maritime Excellence – presented by the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.
NETWORK
Our expertise and relationships as a Vancouver marine consultancy extend to all sectors of the marine industry and the responsible regulatory bodies.
SERVICES
Our wide range of services and in-depth knowledge within the industry is at your disposal.
Marine Safety and Security Impacts
Having a full understanding of regulatory and security requirements in the marine sector, along with their practical application, we are well placed to offer an analysis of impacts and to develop solutions.
Consensus Building
Success in today’s regulatory environment is contingent upon building consensus – we have the expertise to navigate the process.
Risk Analysis
Whatever the project, we offer in depth analysis of risks, actual or perceived, with the identification of rational mitigation measures as required.
Project Feasibility, Analysis & Development
Whatever your project, our knowledge of commodities along with our familiarity with the ports and coast of British Columbia will be at your disposal.
Cumulative Marine Traffic Impacts & Mitigation Measures
A frequent obstacle to new developments is a failure to offer an analysis of cumulative marine traffic impacts. We provide hand-on expertise in both analysis and mitigation options.
Commodity Specific Awareness and Considerations
As a Vancouver marine consultancy, we offer a wide range of commodity expertise in the container, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid and gas sectors.
Coordination of Stakeholder Review Processes
Review processes require inclusive collaboration between stakeholders – an area in which we offer proven expertise.