TransAtlantic receives delivery of the AHTS vessel Njord Viking

TransAtlantic receives delivery of the AHTS vessel Njord Viking

TransAtlantic has received delivery of the Njord Viking AHTS vessel from
the Astilleros Zamakona S.A shipyard in Spain. The Njord Viking is the
second new-build in a series of four, which are being built at the
Spanish shipyard. The vessel series is specifically designed to meet
demands for efficient, safe and environmentally friendly offshore
management in areas with severe ice conditions.  

Njord Viking has the following technical data: AHTS, bollard pull 230
ton, ice class 1A, deicing, stand by vessel, oilrec, clean design, deck
area 750 m2. Length 85 m, beam 22 m, 4,500 deadweight tons and complies
with the most up-to-date regulations pertaining to oil clearing.

Njord Viking has been contracted by the Norwegian oil company, ENI, to
support exploration and expansion of the operations in the Barents Sea,
including the Goliat Field, which lies 52 nautical miles north of the
coast of Norway. The assignment is scheduled to commence during the
summer 2011 and the total contract value amounts to NOK 430 M.

For further information, please contact President and CEO Stefan
Eliasson, Phone: +46 (0)304 - 67 47 00

 

 

Rederi AB TransAtlantic is a leading Swedish shipping company. The
operation is divided into two business areas; Offshore/Icebreaking and
Industrial Shipping. The vessel fleet comprises 38 vessels and two
anchor-handling vessels on order, with scheduled delivery in 2011, as
well as vessels chartered for shorter periods. The company has
approximately 750 employees. The share is listed on NASDAQ OMX
Stockholm, Small Cap segment.