NORTH SEA ENABLER

NORTH SEA ENABLER (IMO: 9440203) is a baycraft vessel sailing under the Norway flag. It has an overall length of 315 feets and a beam of 66 feets.

Vessel Identification

MMSI: 257974000 IMO: 9440203 Call Sign: LAYT8 Flag: Norway Vessel Type: Offshore Support Vessel / Subsea Support Vessel AIS Type: 31 (Tug)

Specification

Gross Tonnage: 11,
536 GT Deadweight: 6,100 DWT Length Overall: 121.6 m Beam: 27 m Draught: 7.2 m Year Built: 2009

Propulsion

Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric Engine Configuration: Azimuth thrusters with dynamic positioning capability DP Class: DP2 Speed: approximately 12 knots

Shipyard

Builder: Ulstein Verft AS Country: Norway Delivered: 2009 Hull Design: Ulstein X-BOW design

Owner / Operator

Registered Owner: Solstad Offshore ASA Manager: Solstad Offshore ASA Country of Domicile: Norway

Navigation / Communications Equipment

AIS Class: Class A GMDSS: Fitted Dynamic Positioning: DP2 compliant systems Navigation Systems: ECDIS, radar, integrated bridge systems

Operating Region

The vessel primarily operates in the North Sea, supporting offshore energy infrastructure operations across Norwegian, British, and Danish sectors. The vessel has also been deployed in international waters in support of subsea projects globally.

Vessel Description

North Sea Enabler is a multipurpose subsea support and construction vessel built to the distinctive Ulstein X-BOW hull configuration, which provides enhanced seakeeping performance and reduced slamming in harsh North Sea conditions. The vessel is equipped with a substantial crane capacity and deck space to support subsea installation, inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) operations, as well as pipe and cable laying activities.

Designed for demanding offshore environments, the vessel incorporates a diesel-electric propulsion system enabling precise station-keeping through its DP2 dynamic positioning system, which is essential for subsea operations requiring accurate positioning over wellheads and infrastructure. The vessel operates under the Norwegian flag and is managed by Solstad Offshore ASA, one of Norway's prominent offshore vessel operators, supporting the broader offshore energy sector across northern European waters and beyond.