Wednesday, November 3, 2021

JOO growing its PSV fleet

Jackson Offshore Operators LLC (JOO) of Harvey, La., and Houston, announced it is growing its Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) fleet with the acquisition of the 260-foot Storm. Once it has completed regulatory requirements, Storm will begin a five-year contract with Shell in the Gulf of Mexico. The vessel was built in 2015 and is expected to go back into service immediately upon completion of a special dry-docking survey and refurbishing, including installation of a new Z-drive azimuth thrusters at Bollinger Shipyards' at Amelia and Fourchon. La., including the installation of new Z-drive azimuth thrusters. Shell continues to make investments in lower carbon deepwater O&G production in the GoM and the communities that service this vital industry, especially in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, said Shona Mathie, a Shell Oil GM. Christening of the Storm is an "important milestone,” said Ben Bordelon, President/CEO of Bollinger. “Not two months ago, Hurricane Ida made landfall right here in Fourchon, wreaking havoc on the community. (Source: Work Boat 11/02/21)

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