Ship & Boat Buildingoffshore support vesselGreen Yard Kleven Launches OMV Petrom’s “ELISA”

Green Yard Kleven Launches OMV Petrom’s “ELISA”

Field support vessel ELISA, designed for Black Sea operations, to enhance offshore access and uptime

Norwegian shipyard Green Yard Kleven has reached a significant milestone in the construction of OMV Petrom’s “ELISA”, with the successful launch of the vessel at Montex Shipyard, Gdansk, Poland. The launch marks completion of the hull construction phase, with the vessel now set to be towed to Green Yard Kleven in Norway for final outfitting and delivery.

Marin Teknikk’s MT6067 multi-hull design underpins ELISA, an advanced field support vessel for Black Sea energy operations. The vessel will operate on the Romanian continental shelf, providing walk-to-work access and accommodation for up to 90 personnel.

The project highlights close collaboration between Green Yard Kleven, Marin Teknikk and OMV Petrom, with the launch representing a key step toward final completion.

A central feature of the vessel is Marin Teknikk’s Motion Compensating System (MCS), designed to enable safe gangway operations in sea states up to Hs 4.5 m. The fully passive system reduces vessel motions without additional energy consumption, improving operability, extending weather windows and enhancing working conditions offshore.

“The launch of B404 represents an important milestone for us and reflects the strong collaboration and expertise across our organizations. We are proud of the progress made and look forward to delivering a vessel that meets the client’s high standards for quality and sustainability,” says CEO Hans Jørgen Fedog of Green Yard Kleven.

Latest News

The International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS), working in collaboration with the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) and the Workboat Association, has announced the publication of the International Workboat Code of Practice, a 122-page guide providing best-practice guidance for the construction, operation and surveying of commercial workboats.

IIMS, IMCA and Workboat Association Launch International Workboat Code of Practice

IIMS, IMCA and the Workboat Association collaborate on a 122-page guide covering vessel safety, operational standards and crew competency for commercial workboats worldwide The International...
The world’s largest battery-electric ship has officially entered commercial passenger service, marking a major milestone for maritime electrification and zero-emission vessel operations. Built by Incat Tasmania for long-standing customer Buquebus, the 130-metre China Zorrilla has completed its maiden commercial voyage between Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Colonia, Uruguay, across the River Plate.

China Zorrilla Begins Electric Ferry Operations

Built for Buquebus to connect Argentina and Uruguay, the China Zorrilla, the world’s largest battery-electric ferry, marks a major milestone in large-scale marine electrification...
Boluda Towage has expanded its Norwegian fleet with the addition of VB NORWEGIAN FALCON, a new tug built by Sanmar Shipyards to support towing, vessel assistance and offshore operations in demanding maritime environments.

Boluda Towage Takes Delivery of VB NORWEGIAN FALCON

Sanmar-built VB NORWEGIAN FALCON features RAstar 3200 SX design, ASD propulsion and more than 6,700 hp Boluda Towage has expanded its Norwegian fleet with the...
SWITCH Maritime has secured a Design Basis Agreement (DBA) from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for its SWITCH-150 hydrogen fuel cell-electric ferry, marking a key milestone in the development of the 150-passenger vessel. Designed by naval architecture firm Incat Crowther, the SWITCH-150 combines hydrogen fuel cell-electric propulsion with onboard hydrogen storage to support high-frequency ferry operations without compromising service schedules or requiring shoreside charging infrastructure.

SWITCH Hydrogen Ferry Clears Key US Coast Guard Milestone

The US Coast Guard agreement establishes a regulatory framework to guide construction, commissioning and future commercial operation of the hydrogen-powered ferry SWITCH Maritime has secured...

Related news