HOVDEN VIKING

HOVDEN VIKING (IMO: 9827592) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the Norway flag. It has an overall length of 151 feets and a beam of 39 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 257386000
• IMO: 9827592
• Call Sign: LEYN
• Flag: Norway
• Vessel Type: Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) / Platform Supply Vessel (PSV)

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 4,921 GT
• Deadweight: 4,600 DWT
• Length Overall: 94.9 m
• Beam: 20.4 m
• Depth: 8.2 m
• Year Built: 2018

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Drive Type: Azimuth thrusters
• Dynamic Positioning: DP2

Shipyard

• Builder: Tersan Shipyard
• Country: Turkey
• Delivery Year: 2018

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: Hovden Shipping AS
• Country of Registration: Norway

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• GMDSS: Fitted
• Dynamic Positioning: DP2 System

Operating Region

• Primary Area: North Sea
• Regional Operations: Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS), offshore oil and gas support operations

Vessel Description

HOVDEN VIKING is a Norwegian-flagged platform supply vessel built in 2018 at Tersan Shipyard in Turkey. The vessel is operated by Hovden Shipping AS and is designed for offshore supply and support operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Equipped with a DP2 dynamic positioning system, the vessel is capable of maintaining precise station-keeping during offshore loading and unloading operations. The diesel-electric propulsion configuration with azimuth thrusters provides enhanced maneuverability suited to demanding North Sea conditions. The vessel supports oil and gas platform operations with cargo capacity for deck cargo, bulk liquids, dry bulk, and other offshore consumables.