Compact Semi-Submersibles: A New Wave in the Offshore Market

摘要

The Compact Semi-Submersible (CSS) concept began life in 2005, and now 10 years later, it's incredible to see the first units finally delivered. The seed for the CSS was first planted at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, where the General Manager of Doha Marine Services (Qatar), Robin Reeves, approached Vard Marine to discuss how costly weather downtime could be reduced. On the back of a scrap piece of paper an idea was sketched of a new vessel concept that would be stable in rough weather, could maintain position without anchors, and would be economical to build, own and operate. A vessel that would change the face of offshore operations.