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Thursday, March 12, 2015
Promar is looking to ramp up growth across West Africa’s offshore oil and gas sector after officially launching its latest vessel, the Mamola Reliance. The vessel is a platform supply vessel (PSV) built by Damen Shipyards in Romania, it is also the first of its kind in Promar’s fleet.
Promar COO Christophe Mansuy said the high-spec PSV is among the best-equipped in the world. The vessel was developed in line with North Sea standards and benefits from a package of special design features making it particularly attractive for deep water operations like those in West Africa.
“We are thrilled to officially christen the Mamola Reliance which is the result of months of hard-work, design creativity and endeavor from both Promar and Damen teams,” said Mansuy. “The Port of Barcelona provided a terrific setting with its impressive infrastructure. From here the vessel will sail to the Gulf of Guinea.”
The Promar COO believes the vessel possesses world-class qualities which make it highly attractive to the global offshore market. “It is the first PSV under Promar’s management and joins our broader fleet of Multi-Purpose Supply Vessels (MPSVs) and Fast Crew Boats (FCBs). It fits the familiar Promar mould having been designed and built to the highest standards expected by oil majors and subcontractors across the world.”
The Mamola Reliance’s design features and diversity will exceed market expectations and provide the company with a sharp competitive edge. It is prepared for ROV use and further benefits from an oil-spill detection radar, and a tank-heating system. The vessel is also equipped with FiFi 1 capacity and it is further compliant with Special Purpose Ships (SPS) – meaning it can safely carry additional personnel from port to offshore locations.
Promar was set up in 2002 with head offices in Geneva, bases in Congo, Angola, Gabon, as well as finance and chartering offices in UAE and permanent representatives in Romania and Madagascar.
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