NPCC to build DLS4200
Abu Dhabi based National Petroleum Construction Company Ltd. (NPCC) has contracted Chinese shipyard Zhenhua Heavy Industries for the construction of their DLS 4200. The derrick lay vessel developed by Dutch design office Ulstein Sea of Solutions combines double joint S-lay capabilities with a 4,200t lifting capacitiy. DLS 4200 is designed to operate worldwide and is equipped with a 10-point mooring system to operate in the Arabian Gulf and India. To meet future market requirements, the design has already been prepared for DP2 upgrade to minimize the technical impact and shorten the upgrade process.