SeabrasSapura, the joint venture between SapuraKencana and Seadrill, is the latestcompany to invest in new tonnage.

IHCMerwede will supply three fully integrated pipelaying vessels to Seabras Sapura,which will include the complete pipelaying spreads, which comprise of atwin-tensioner tilting lay tower, two below-deck baskets and support equipmentfor the loading, spooling and routing of products.

Theintegrated automation system, full electrical installation and electricalmachinery package will also be designed and delivered by IHC Merwede.