Marcon International Sells Vessel Noordhoek Singapore
The 215.4-ft by 46-ft Dutch flagged, multi-purpose construction, dive and ROV support vessel Noordhoek Singapore (ex-Serviceman, ex-Smit Marlin, ex-Smit-Lloyd 61) was sold by Noordhoek Offshore BV of Zierikzee, The Netherlands to Nigerian buyers. Marcon had previously brokered the purchase of the vessel to Noordhoek in 2000. Originally built in 1977 by Scheepswerf "De Wall" BV of The Netherlands as the Smit-Lloyd 61 for Smit Nederland BV, the vessel is powered by a pair of Bolnes 14VDN150/600 two-stroke diesels producing a total of 4,200BHP to 2.5m diameter CP props in kort nozzles.
Marcon International Sells Vessel Noordhoek Singapore
The 215.4-ft by 46-ft Dutch flagged, multi-purpose construction, dive and ROV support vessel Noordhoek Singapore (ex-Serviceman, ex-Smit Marlin, ex-Smit-Lloyd 61) was sold by Noordhoek Offshore BV of Zierikzee, The Netherlands to Nigerian buyers. Marcon had previously brokered the purchase of the vessel to Noordhoek in 2000. Originally built in 1977 by Scheepswerf "De Wall" BV of The Netherlands as the Smit-Lloyd 61 for Smit Nederland BV, the vessel is powered by a pair of Bolnes 14VDN150/600 two-stroke diesels producing a total of 4,200BHP to 2.5m diameter CP props in kort nozzles. After purchasing, Noordhoek converted the vessel in 2001 to her current trade as a DP-2 support vessel in the North Sea.
Launch of the SV Noordhoek Pathfinder
On Saturday 7 November 2009, the launch of the Noordhoek Pathfinder took place at the De Hoop Shipyard in Foxhol – The Netherlands. She is a 203.4-ft DPII ROV and Survey Support Vessel. The launching ceremony was officiated by Julia Anna Noordhoek, granddaughter of Leen Noordhoek and daughter of Cees Noordhoek, Directors of Noordhoek. The Noordhoek Pathfinder is currently undergoing the final stages of installation and commissioning of the crane and survey spread prior to commencing sea trials. The Noordhoek Pathfinder will be fully commissioned and ready for deployment in Q1 2010.
