Guo Hai Min Xing

Guo Hai Min Xing (originally Crest Andromeda 2), an ULSTEIN PX121 design. A FireFighting Offshore Support Vessel.

Vessel type

Platform supply

Design

PX121

Built by

Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., China

Year

2020

Owned by

Sinoocean

Designed by

Ulstein Design & Solutions AS

Ordered by

Pacific Radiance Group

Operated by

COSL - China Oilfield Services Limited

IMO Number

9702792

Principal dimensions

Length:
83.4 m
Beam:
18.6 m
Dead weight:
4,000 tonnes
Draught (max):
6.7 m
Speed (max):
14.5 kn
Accommodation:
30 POB
Deck area:
840 sqm

Note: Subject to selected variant configuration

Capacities

Fuel oil:
1,475 cbm
Fresh water:
1,055 cbm
Water ballast/drill water:
1,620 cbm
Dynamic Positioning:
DP2
Fire Fighting:
FiFi 1

Classifications

  • DNV +1A1, Offshore Service Vessel, SF, E0, DYNPOS-AUTR, CLEAN DESIGN, NAUT-OSV(A), COMF-V(3), LFL*, Fire Fighter I, OILREC, BIS, DK(+), HL(p)

The unique hull design and longer lines allow for better transit speed and efficiency, saving time and cost for the ship owner and their clients. Four sister vessels were originally ordered, the first ship names were Crest Andromeda 1, Crest Andromeda 2, Crest Andromeda 3 and Crest Andromeda 5. All vessels have changed names and owner.

Ship history:

2017:

The shipbuilding company, Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS), is a subsidiary to China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC). In 2017, the four PSV newbuilds under construction were transferred to Tianjin CSSC CCB Investment Management, an asset management company and another subsidiary of CSSC.

2020:

The vessel was delivered 8 May 2020. She has changed name to Guo Hai Min Xing, and is operating on a long-term charter for COSL under Chinese flag. Owner is Sinoocean.