Subsea Vessels
All vessels are classified by DNV or ABS, which are two of the leading classification societies. All vessels are subject to regular inspection by class surveyors, in addition to regular dry-docking and other planned maintenance. Another core competency for the Subsea Division is running its diving operations to world class standards, especially those set by the International Oil and Gas Producers Association (“OGP”).
Mermaid Endurer
DP2 Dive Support Vessel
Build Year
2010
Purchase Year
2010
The DSV ‘Mermaid Endurer’ is a Norwegian purpose built DP2 dive support and light construction vessel, specially designed for operations in severe weather conditions such as the North Sea. The vessel has high manoeuvrabilityand station keeping capabilities and is equipped with a built in 18-man single bell saturation diving system complete with a self-propelled hyperbaric lifeboat. The vessel has a 100-tonne active heavecompensated knuckle boom crane and accommodation for 86 personnel. The DSV ‘Mermaid Endurer’ is DNV classed and flies the Panama flag.
Mermaid Asiana
DP2 Dive Support Vessel
Build Year
2010
Purchase Year
2010
The DSV ‘Mermaid Asiana’ is a purpose-built DP2 dive support and light construction vessel. The vessel is equipped with a built in 12-man single bell saturation diving system complete with a self-propelled hyperbaric lifeboat. The vessel also has a 100-tonne active heave-compensated knuckle boom crane and accommodation for 100 personnel. This vessel is designed for operations in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific region. The DSV ‘Mermaid Asiana’ is ABS classed and flies the Panama flag.
Mermaid Commander
DP2 Dive Support Vessel
Build Year
1987
Purchase Year
2005
The DSV ‘Mermaid Commander’ is a purpose-built DP2 diving support vessel currently operating in the Gulf of Thailand. The vessel is equipped with a built in 16-man twin bell saturation diving system complete with a selfpropelled hyperbaric lifeboat. The vessel has a 60-tonne crane and accommodation for 90 personnel. This vessel has an outstanding reputation for performance of diving operations worldwide, including offshore Brazil and the North Sea. The DSV ‘Mermaid Commander’ is DNV classed and flies the Panama flag.
Mermaid Sapphire
DP2 Dive Support Vessel
Build Year
2009
Purchase Year
2009
The RSV ‘Mermaid Sapphire’ is a DP2 remotely operated vehicle (“ROV”) support vessel equipped with a deepwater work-class ROV, a 23-tonne knuckle boom crane and accommodation for 60 personnel. In 2012, the vessel supported James Cameron in his historical deep sea dive to the Challenger Deep, the world’s deepest point in the Pacific Ocean’s Mariana Trench, 10.99km below ocean surface. The RSV ‘Mermaid Sapphire’ is ABS classed and flies the Panama flag.
Mermaid Challenger
General Utility Vessel
Build Year
1991
Purchase Year
2010
The MV ‘Mermaid Challenger’ is a DP1 offshore support vessel with 72-tonne bollard-pull capacity, and is also suitable for performing ROV support vessel duties. This vessel can be equipped with heavy work-class ROVs and has accommodation for 38 personnel. Originally built as an anchor handling and tug supply vessel, the vessel has supported offshore operations in Vietnam for the past few years. The MV ‘Mermaid Challenger’ is DNV classed and flies the Panama flag.