Saturday, December 15, 2007

ABG delivers anchor tug vessel to Egyptian co

ABG Shipyard has delivered its third Anchor Handling Tug Vessel (AHTV) to Egypt-based Maridrive & Oil Services SAE.

The AHTV, named Maridive-229, will assist in the offshore oil and gas field activities of Maridrive on Egyptian shores. The AHTV is 61 metres long and displaces 3,600 tonne fully loaded. It can carry out anchor handling, towing, rescue activities and is capable of moving men and material between platforms and shore. "The delivery of this vessel to Maridive, Egypt, clearly reconfirms ABG's presence in the Middle Eastern oil and gas sphere. The vessel's capabilities are an example of ABG's technological excellence and experience in building the highly specialized and sophisticated vessels. ABG, India's largest shipyard, has delivered over 50 ships in the last five years.
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