CASTORO 10

CASTORO 10 (IMO: 7503166) sailing under the Bahamas flag. It has an overall length of 440 feets and a beam of 115 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 308687000
• IMO Number: 7503166
• Call Sign: C6DD9
• Vessel Type: Pipe Layer
• Flag State: Bahamas
• Official Number: 708687

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 16,663 GT
• Net Tonnage: 4,998 NT
• Deadweight: 6,400 DWT
• Length Overall: 152.0 m
• Beam: 27.0 m
• Draft: 7.0 m
• Year Built: 1975

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Engine Type: Diesel
• Number of Engines: Multiple
• Drive Type: Azimuth thrusters and bow thrusters
• Dynamic Positioning: DP equipped

Shipyard

• Builder: IHC Holland
• Country of Build: Netherlands
• Year of Delivery: 1975

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: Saipem SA
• Operator: Saipem SA
• Parent Company: Saipem SpA (ENI Group)
• Country: Italy

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• AIS Transponder: Fitted
• GMDSS: Equipped
• EPIRB: Fitted
• Navigational Radar: Fitted

Operating Region

• Primary Operating Area: Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and offshore international waters
• Trade Area: Worldwide offshore pipeline construction and subsea operations

Vessel Description

CASTORO 10 is a semi-submersible pipelay vessel owned and operated by Saipem, a major offshore construction contractor. The vessel is purpose-built for offshore pipeline installation and subsea construction activities. It is capable of performing S-lay pipeline installation operations in deep and shallow water environments. The vessel is equipped with a dynamic positioning system enabling it to maintain station without anchoring, making it suitable for deepwater operations. CASTORO 10 has been deployed extensively across the Mediterranean, West African, and other international offshore markets throughout its operational history as part of Saipem's fleet of specialized offshore construction vessels.