The investment in a PSV newbuilding marks The J.J. Ugland Companies' (JJUC) re-entering into a market segment where the company anticipates increased demand. JJUC regards this a strategically long-term area of commitment and expects to invest further in this segment.

The vessel of about 5,000-dwt will have a length of 85 metres, a beam of 20 metres and a deck space of 1,000 m². The class notation Clean Design will ensure low emission. A catalytic system will reduce the engines' NOx emissions considerably and in addition, the vessel will be equipped with a ballast water treatment system for ballast water, a new environmental-friendly requirement for vessels. With light ice class (ICE C), the vessel will be well suited for operations in Northern waters. The vessel will also have oil recovery equipment (OIL REC and NOFO 2009) and be equipped for standby services and rescue operations.

Wärtsilä delivers design, generators, automation and electrical systems.

The vessel will be operated commercially and technically by Ugland Offshore AS in Grimstad. This company is owned by JJUC, which means that the vessel will be operated by a fully integrated shipping company. The vessel will fly the Norwegian flag and have Norwegian crew.