''Skandi Neptune'' is an Offshore Construction Vessel that was operated by Subsea 7 from 2005 until the charter was ended in 2015.

History

The ''Skandi Neptune'' was built in 2001 as a

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. In 2005, she was converted to a multi-purpose offshore support vessel and began a long term charter to Subsea 7. In 2010, ''Skandi Neptune'' provided

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capability during the

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following an explosion on the '' Deepwater Horizon'' in the Gulf of Mexico.

Layout

''Skandi Neptune'' has two stern azimuth thrusters, a retractable forward azimuth thruster and two bow tunnel thrusters. Combined with a class 2 DGPS system, these provide excellent manoeuvring capabilities. She has accommodation for 106 persons in single and double cabins. The helideck is rated for

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s. The stern A-Frame is rated at 60 tonne SWL, the deck crane at 250 tonne SWL. The moon pool and 130 tonne traction winch allow the installation of flexible pipe.

Service

''Skandi Neptune'' can operate as a pipe-laying ship and provides ROV support.

Footnotes

{{Reflist Ships built in Romania Merchant ships of Norway Pipe-laying ships Cable laying ships 2000 ships