Norwegian contractor DeepOcean has emerged as the charterer of Island Offshore’s 2014-built Island Condor which is set for conversion into a battery-powered construction support vessel.
The vessel, expected to further bolster DeepOcean’s subsea offering within offshore renewables and oil and gas, will be converted at Myklebust Yard and delivered in September 2024 as Island Ocean.
The Island Condor has worked as a walk-to-work vessel in the British sector for many years, apart from Norwegian projects. The ship’s midsection, including interior fittings, will be extended by about 11 m, and a hangar will be built for two remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs). It will also sport an offshore crane, a helideck, and a larger battery pack.
“Re-use of existing tonnage is more environmentally friendly than building a new vessel, and adding battery power is an efficient way of reducing CO2 emissions and operating costs. We are dedicated to reducing our environmental footprint from offshore operations and choose to collaborate with shipowners who can support this effort,” said Øyvind Mikaelsen, CEO of DeepOcean.
