Rescue ship (SAR) Esvagt Aurora

ESVAGT’s multi-role ERRV vessels are flexible and support the offshore oil & gas industry with a number of highly specialized services as a supplement to the ERRV functions: Anchor handling; Rig moves; Emergency towing; Cargo runs; ROV inspections and surveys; Barge work; Oil spill response and Fire-Fighting. 2012: Delivered as a standby vessel with the main purpose to give immediate assistance to offshore platforms in emergency situations. The Esvagt Aurora can operate as a standby/rescue vessel for 320 survivors. She is specially adapted to the harsh climate of the Barents Sea north of the Norwegian/Russian mainland and south of the Arctic Ocean. Operating for Eni Norge AS. The Barents Sea is cold all year round and during the winter season, it is deprived of daylight for most of the day. The vessel integrates the last technological developments for the launch and recovery of rescue boats, de-icing equipment to avoid ice accretion on decks, as well as pollution control gear, fulfilling the highest standards required by the Norwegian authorities for this type of vessel. The vessel can perform high sea towage tasks and is fitted with a duplex dynamic positioning system that allows it to maintain position, even in adverse conditions such as hurricane-force winds and rough seas. This feature also enables the Esvagt Aurora to operate ROVs in deep seas, regardless of weather conditions. The vessel and its equipment fully comply with the 'Clean Design' environmental class notation, in particular regarding emissions. It has also achieved a high DnV Comf-V notation due to low noise and vibration levels.