Sunday, February 07, 2010

SEAFOX 2

Seafox 2The Seafox 2 (IMO: 8222903, Port of registry: Douglas, Isle of Man) is a four-legged self-elevating accommodation, maintenance and (well) workover unit, built in 1985 to Lloyd's Register of Shipping classification requirements. The unit was specifically designed and built to withstand harsh environmental conditions offshore, and is capable of operating in water depths of up to 50 metres all year round, depending on local seabed conditions. The Seafox 2 is able to operate in wave heights up to 18 meters and wind speeds upto 37 m/s. The accommodation is of a high standard and the various leisure facilities include a cinema, recreational and sport rooms. The messroom and galley can cater for up to 85 people at one sitting. Other onboard amenities include locker rooms, laundry, offices and a fully-equipped sickbay with treatment room. The unit is 50 meters long and 45 meters wide, with a deck capacity of 800 m2.

The Seafox 2 arrived this morning at Keppel Verolme Shipyard under tow by the tugs Taurus and Fairplay-31.

Click here for the current position of the Seafox 2

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