Reviews & Ratings for the Seven-Waves

Subsea 7 S.A. has successfully secured contract extensions for three of its Pipelay Support Vessels (PLSVs) operating offshore Brazil. This strategic move encompasses a total contract value nearing USD 250 million. The extensions will prolong the service periods for the vessels: Seven Waves, Seven Rio, and Seven Sun, with their respective contract end dates now slated for Q2 2021, Q3 2021, and Q2 2022. Notably, these extensions have been confirmed at the same day rates and under identical commercial terms as the initial agreements, ensuring continuity for Subsea 7’s operations in the region.

On July 28, Subsea 7's construction vessel, Seven Waves, made waves by becoming one of the inaugural vessels to dock at the newly expanded quay at Lerwick Port's deepwater Dales Voe Base in the UK. With a deadweight tonnage of 18,666 dwt, Seven Waves is being prepared for an upcoming contract in Canadian waters. The recent completion of the first phase of the quay's extension marks a significant step forward, with the second phase poised to commence shortly. The initial vessel to utilize this extended facility was the coaster vessel Eendracht, which delivered essential supplies for the transfer to Seven Waves. Captain Calum Grains, harbour master and deputy chief executive of Lerwick Port Authority, stated, 'Seven Waves is an early harbinger of the type of work which the expanded Dales Voe Base, with its enormous capacity, quay strength, water depth, and laydown space, is ideally suited for in supporting a wide range of offshore industry projects.' This development highlights Lerwick Port's growing capabilities in accommodating advanced offshore operations.

The cutting-edge flex-lay vessel, SEVEN WAVES, has officially been delivered and is set to play a crucial role in the advancement of deep-sea oilfields off Brazil's coast, reaching depths of up to 2,500 meters for Petrobras. With impressive dimensions of 146 meters in length and a beam of 30 meters, this vessel is equipped with a class-2 dynamic positioning system to ensure precision during operations. Additionally, the SEVEN WAVES features a vertical lay system capable of achieving a top tension capacity of 550t, complemented by twin ROV systems for enhanced functionality. Having completed its preparations, the SEVEN WAVES has embarked on its journey to Brazil, ready for an extensive operational lifespan.