The DSV Challenger is a purpose built diving support vessel, constructed by Vard in Norway.
Purpose-built to very stringent specifications, this one-of-its-kind and highly compliant asset in the eastern hemisphere, adheres to the most stringent maritime international operating and safety standards, and meets a variety of client and geographic requirements.
This versatile vessel’s primary capabilities include:
K Subsea’s Hyperbaric Reception Facility (HRF) is assigned to the vessel and available onshore at any location the vessel operates.
Salient features:
DNV, 1A1, SF, E0, SPS, DYNPOS-AUTR, DK (+), clean design, recyclable, COMF-V(3) C(3), NAUT-OSV, BWM-T, crane,HELDK, DSV SAT, DSV SURFACE
2017 by VARD
Singapore
Singapore
91.20 m
21.50 m
5.0 to 6.6 m
3000 t
7055 t
2117 t
DP 2
Kongsberg K POS DP – 21
2 x DPS 700
(differential position system)
2 x taut wires
1 x spot track
1 x HiPAP
3 x anemometers
3 x motion reference units
5 x 1700 kWe = 8500 kWe generators
1 x 1200 kW
2 x aft azimuth 2200 kWe each
1 x fwd swing up 880 kWe
2 x fwd tunnel 880 kWe each
AHC Main crane (1 off) 100 t @ 9.0 m working radius (2 fall), wire capacity 2000 m Auxiliary winch 10 t @ 32 m (1 fall); 20 t @ 29.5 m (2 fall)
Auxiliary crane (1 off) 10 t at 15 m radius
28m3 At anchor: 5m3
20m3 On DP: 11m3
Email/Fax/VSAT/F77/Intercom/PA
GMDSS, VHF, UHF, AERO VHF
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3
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2
Single bell 12-man saturation system certified for 300msw.16,000m3 @200 bar below deck gas storage
Self-Propelled Hyperbaric Lifeboat (SPHL) for 12 divers + 4 crew
Surface diving 50msw (twin LARS 2 baskets)
105 with full AC and TV/ satellite service in all cabins
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40
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1
2
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800 m2
10 t/m2
2
4
1321.5 m3
567.9 m3
2564.3 m3
326.8 m3
36 days
2 with 53 pax capacity
6 pax capacity
4 x 16 pax capacity
1 unit x 3.9 m x 3.9 m
21 m diameter; aluminium pancake for Sikorsky S-92/S61N, to comply with Class HELDK, IMO regulations and UK Civil Aviation Authorities CAP 437; fitted with HMS system.
Can be outfitted with two ROVs based on client needs.
Provisions are built in the vessel