AARDAL

AARDAL (IMO: 9428803) is a Passenger vessel sailing under the Norway flag. It has an overall length of 308 feets and a beam of 52 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 258573000
• IMO: 9428803
• Call Sign: LANU
• Flag: Norway
• Vessel Type: Offshore Supply Ship
• AIS Type: 35 (Military Ops) / Offshore Support Vessel

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 4,292 GT
• Deadweight: 4,200 DWT
• Length Overall: 93.4 m
• Beam: 20 m
• Draught: 6.8 m
• Year Built: 2009

Propulsion

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

Shipyard

• Builder: Kleven Verft
• Yard Location: Ulsteinvik, Norway
• Build Year: 2009

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: Eidesvik Offshore ASA
• Operator: Eidesvik Offshore ASA
• Home Port: Haugesund, Norway

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• GMDSS: Equipped
• Navigation Systems: ECDIS, Radar
• Dynamic Positioning: Kongsberg DP2 System

Operating Region

• Primary Region: North Sea
• Secondary Regions: Norwegian Continental Shelf, North Atlantic
• Trade Area: Offshore Energy Support Operations

Vessel Description

AARDAL is a Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) built in 2009 by Kleven Verft in Ulsteinvik, Norway, and operated by Eidesvik Offshore ASA. The vessel is designed to support offshore oil and gas installations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf and broader North Sea region. As a DP2-class vessel, AARDAL is equipped with dynamic positioning capabilities allowing it to maintain precise station-keeping without anchoring, essential for offshore supply and support operations. The vessel carries a diesel-electric propulsion system with azimuth thrusters providing enhanced maneuverability in demanding sea conditions. AARDAL is configured for the transport of dry and liquid bulk cargo, deck cargo, and other supplies to offshore platforms and installations.