SEVEN KESTREL

SEVEN KESTREL (IMO: 9679921) sailing under the UK flag. It has an overall length of 410 feets and a beam of 79 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 235103286
• IMO Number: 9679921
• Call Sign: 2HDM7
• Flag State: United Kingdom
• Vessel Type: Offshore Supply / Construction Support Vessel

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 13,388 GT
• Deadweight: 8,500 DWT
• Length Overall: 156.7 m
• Beam: 27 m
• Depth: 11 m
• Year Built: 2015

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Thruster Configuration: Dynamic Positioning, fitted with azimuth thrusters and bow thrusters
• DP Class: DP2

Shipyard

• Builder: Vard Group
• Build Location: Vard Søviknes, Norway
• Delivery Year: 2015

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Subsea 7
• Operator: Subsea 7
• Commercial Manager: Subsea 7 S.A.

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• GMDSS Equipped: Yes
• Navigation Systems: DGPS, Integrated Bridge System
• DP System: Kongsberg K-Pos DP2

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Worldwide offshore operations
• Notable Areas: North Sea, Atlantic Margin, West Africa, Asia Pacific
• Operation Type: Offshore construction, pipelay support, subsea installation

Vessel Description

Seven Kestrel is a multi-purpose offshore construction and support vessel operated by Subsea 7, one of the world's leading offshore energy services companies. Built by Vard Group in Norway and delivered in 2015, the vessel is designed to support complex subsea construction and installation projects in deepwater and ultra-deepwater environments. Equipped with a DP2 dynamic positioning system, she is capable of maintaining precise station-keeping during critical subsea operations. The vessel features a large deck area to accommodate heavy construction equipment, ROV systems, and flexible pipeline infrastructure, making her a key asset in Subsea 7's global offshore construction fleet. Flying the UK flag, she operates across multiple international offshore regions in support of oil and gas field development activities.