DEEP ENERGY

DEEP ENERGY (IMO: 9481154) sailing under the Bahamas flag. It has an overall length of 636 feets and a beam of 98 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 311036900
• IMO: 9481154
• Call Sign: C6YL2
• Flag State: Bahamas
• Vessel Type: Pipe Laying Vessel / Deepwater Construction Vessel

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 27,904 GT
• Length Overall: 159.9 m
• Beam: 32 m
• Draft: 8.5 m
• Deadweight: 13,012 DWT
• Year Built: 2010

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Dynamic Positioning, Diesel Electric
• DP Class: DP-3
• Drive System: Azimuth thrusters and tunnel thrusters
• Number of Thrusters: 6

Shipyard

• Builder: STX OSV (now Vard)
• Build Location: Søviknes, Norway
• Completed: 2010

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Energy Transfer / Helix Energy Solutions Group
• Operator: Helix Energy Solutions Group
• Country: United States

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• GMDSS Equipped: Yes
• Navigation Systems: DGPS, integrated bridge system
• DP Systems: Kongsberg K-Pos DP-3

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Gulf of Mexico
• Additional Regions: Atlantic Ocean, offshore deepwater operations globally
• Water Depth Capability: Deepwater operations up to 2,400 m

Vessel Description

The vessel is a deepwater pipelay and construction vessel designed for S-lay pipelay operations in ultra-deepwater environments. She is equipped with a dedicated firing line capable of handling pipes up to 16 inches in diameter and features a large deck cargo capacity suitable for subsea construction support. The vessel supports deepwater pipeline installation, subsea tie-in, and offshore construction activities. Her DP-3 classification ensures redundant positioning capability, making her suitable for critical deepwater operations. Helix Energy Solutions has deployed the vessel extensively in the Gulf of Mexico on major deepwater pipeline and infrastructure projects.