Huisman/IHC Merwede expansion

HMS Severn is 79.75loa and utilises a double chine hull form which will provide an improved seakeeping performance compared with the curent Island Class ships as well as superior accommodation. The flexible and efficient design is providing VT with export opportunities, including New Zealand where the design has been short listed to fulfil a similar requirement.Dutch companies Huisman and IHC Merwede have extended their successful cooperation beyond the design and construction of fully integrated offshore construction vessels to now provide integrated offshore drilling vessels. Huisman has become an active player in the drilling market recently while IHC Merwede’s Offshore Division continues to expand. Upcoming new projects include a well intervention vessel, two deepwater construction vessels and two diving support vessels.