The 154,000 dwt sisters ‘Karen Knutsen’ and ‘Sallie Knutsen’ are expected to arrive end February and Middle of March, respectively, Damen said..
Damen Brest’s managing director Jos Goris commented, “We are very pleased with the order from Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers. Shuttle tankers are delicate vessels and require a high level of operational reliability hence the selection criteria of a drydocking will always be carefully considered by owners and operators.”
“We are known for our highly qualified and trained mechanical department and surely this has been taken into consideration by owners in the decision making process,” he said.
Damen Shiprepair Brest presently has two Hyproc Shipping LNGCs in the yard for extensive maintenance works, Italian owned LPG carrier ‘Pertusola’ and Jan De Nul’s ‘Simon Stevin’ for various modifications.