ESNAAD a wholly owned subsidiary of ADNOC, has become the first Middle East based ship owner to order a vessel of UT-Design from Rolls-Royce.
The contract covers the supply of two vessels with full of Rolls-Royce equipment Construction of the UT780 Anchorhandling Tugs (AHTS) has begun in Indonesia for delivery in January and February 2008.
Based on Rolls-Royce’s successful UT780 AHTS, the 56 metre long vessel has some very specific tailor-made design modifications primarily to facilitate operation in high ambient and water temperatures. In addition 500 tonnes of cargo can be carried on deck, while a six tank, 190 cubic metres bulk system has also been installed. Two Bergen C-series engines turning twin CP propellers will provide a bollard pull of around 60 tonnes. The bulk and mud systems are also configured to suit ESNAAD’s needs with the ability to handle three commodities separately.
“The first order in the Middle East marks another milestone in the long and successful history of the Rolls-Royce UT-Design, which has been around for over 30 years and which saw the 500th order concluded last year,” said Kjetil Leine, Regional Director Asia Pacific “Built to service oil rigs in the developing North Sea oil and gas fields of the 1970s, other versions of the basic design have also proved to be just as adaptable in the search for new reserves including the extremely high ambient temperatures that prevail in Abu Dhabi’s coastal waters.”
Rolls-Royce marine architects design each UT vessel to a specific customer's requirements. The ships are sold as complete systems and fitted with a range of Rolls-Royce manufactured equipment which can include diesel engines, rudders, propellers, thrusters and powerful deck winches. In addition, the company can supply automation and control systems fitted in the ship’s bridge.
Darwish Al Qubaisi ESNAAD General Manager, said that the UT concept enjoys a unique position. “If anyone mentions UT, everyone in the offshore industry knows what it is,” he said. “ESNAAD has long term plans to replace 21 of its existing vessels, with different operational type vessels, and this is the first phase of that programme. We are confident that the new UT780 will provide our valuable customers with safe, efficient transport services and sustain ESNAAD’s long term business strategy to grow and penetrate new markets, while continuing to serve the vital activities of the oil and gas sector in the UAE.
ESNAAD is a wholly owned subsidiary of ADNOC and was formed on 1st June 2002 following the merger of two ADNOC Group of Companies - Abu Dhabi Drilling Chemicals and Products Limited (ADDCAP) and The National Marine Services Co. (NMS).
The main objective was to combine and consolidate the resources of the said two Companies in order to provide an integrated and more comprehensive support to the oil and gas sector particularly those engaged in the offshore activities.
The Company recently embarked on a Fleet Replacement Plan, estimated to cost US$ 200 million, with the aim of replacing all aging vessels by acquiring of new multi-purpose vessels with most modern technology within 5 years
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