Astilleros Gondan, which is located on the coastof the Bay of Biscay, is due to deliver the ship by January 2016.

Thenew vessel, a sister ship to a PSV already under construction at the Spanishyard, is designed for operation in Northern areas.

TheRolls-Royce Marine UT-776 WP wave piercing design has a length overallof 93 metres and a beam of 20 metres.

Itis designed to pierce through the waves under harsh weather conditions, makingit possible to keep a more constant speed, reduce the use of fuel and increaseon board safety.

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