Bigroll Bering (photo: BigRoll Shipping)

The second MC Class vessel for BigRoll Shipping was handed over by Cosco Dalian Shipyard Co. Ltd to her new owner. She will immediately enter into a multi-year contract with Yamgaz, the consortium of Technip, JGC Corporation and Chiyoda for module transportation as part of the Yamal LNG project.

The first BigRoll vessel, the BigRoll Barentsz, was handed over in April this year and has completed her first voyage, serving the Yamgaz consortium. During her maiden voyage she transported Yamal LNG modules directly from the fabrication yard in China to the Yamal project site in Sabetta, Russia.

BigRoll is building a further two state-of-the-art MC-Class Module Carriers: BigRoll Baffin and BigRoll Beaufort. The Finnish Swedish 1A Ice Class MC Class vessels are specifically designed for the marine transportation of major modules and equipment for large energy projects both on and offshore, to some of the most remote and inaccessible areas on the planet.

The Propulsion and Steering Machinery Redundancy (PSMR) class notation in combination with the slender hull ensures reliability, sustainable speeds, short transit times and sound sea-keeping behaviour. The increased heading control results in lower acceleration forces on the cargo, while the combination of the hull design and propulsion system provides reduced fuel consumption.

The deck of the MC-Class vessels is completely flush, and can therefore be used over the full length and width. In combination with the large ballast capacity and the deck strength which is built up on a uniform grid of bulkheads and web frames, these ships are the solution of choice for both onshore and offshore heavy transport projects. The dynamic positioning capability of the MC-Class provides a unique ability for offshore transportation and installation services.

Tags: BigRoll Shipping, COSCO Dalian Shipyard Co. Ltd