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Seismic research vessel
3000 DWT BOA Offshore As

BOA\'s two SBL vessels (MT 6007 design) are the world's first custom built vessels for seabed logging operations to detect hydrocarbons beneath the seabed.

The ship's length overall is 80,35m with a beam of 16,40m.
Deadweight is approx. 3000 tonnes.
GRT/NRT 4900/1400.
Maximum speed will be approx. 17 knots.
Both vessels will bear the class notation DNV +1A1 - E0 - SF, dk(+), hl(2,5), AUTR, HeliDeck-S, Class notation CLEAN and COMF-V (rating 3).
The bridge arrangement will comply with Naut OSV class.

The vessels are designed with dedicated working deck area arranged on 4 deck levels, accommodation is for 57 persons and the vessel\'s have a helideck aft for Sikorsky S-92 class.
The MT 6007 design has fully integrated diesel-electric propulsion system and a DP system.
The design with optimized hull lines and specially designed superstructure will ensure low fuel consumption, excellent manoeuvring, good sea keeping abilities, high safety and high flexibility.

Names of the 2 newbuildings are Boa Thalassa and Boa Galatea.
Boa Thalassa was delivered in December 2008, while the sister vessel Boa Galatea will be delivered in May 2009.

BOA has secured long term contracts with EMGS for both vessels.