June 23 - Zhen Hua 33, a self-propelled semi-submersible transportation and float-over vessel that will be marketed by ZPMC-OTL Marine Contractor (ZOMC) has been launched at ZPMC's Nantong fabrication facility in China.
ZOMC claims that Zhen Hua 33 is the highest capacity self-propelled float-over vessel in the world.
With a free deck area of 185 m x 43 m, Zhen Hua 33 is the longest vessel in its class and is constructed with a reinforced stern, says ZOMC, adding that the fully removable aft casings make the vessel an good choice for transportation of heavy modules and spars requiring a stern loadout.
The vessel is also able to submerge 13.5m for loading and discharge of deeper draft drilling rigs and floating production facilities.
A Kongsberg DP-II system is fully integrated with two tunnel thrusters at the bow and three fully-revolving main azimuth thrusters at the stern.
With 19,000 kW of power, the vessel is expected to transit at a speeds up to 14 knots.
The vessel is currently on schedule to be delivered in the fourth quarter of this year.
Houston-based, ZOMC is a joint venture between ZPMC Offshore Services Group and OffshoreTech, that provides the oil and gas market with access to niche vessels for execution of a broad range of complex offshore logistics projects serving client needs through the full lifecycle of a facility from greenfield installation, brownfield modifications, and ultimately decommissioning.
The company's fleet currently consists of two heavy lift vessels, 24 transportation vessels, five shear leg cranes, 18 tugs, 22 barges, and three jack-up barges.
