Noreq Delivers 19 Lifeboats to Heerema
12 January 2007
Noreq AS, leading Norwegian manufacturer of maritime equipment, has signed an agreement with Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) for delivery of 19 lifeboats for use on their Semi Submersible Crane Vessel THIALF and HERMOD. The total contract value is approximately €1m.
The contract includes delivery of 7 + 12 totally enclosed lifeboats and one MOB boat. The lifeboats are of two different sizes, 8.0m and 8.5m long carrying 53 and 64 persons respectively. Both types are fire protected (tanker version).
The lifeboats will be certified by Bureau Veritas and be manufactured according to NMD (Norwegian Maritime Directorate) regulations. The delivery is of high urgency, with first delivery mid February and second delivery mid April.
Heerema Marine Contractors, based in Leiden, The Netherlands, is the world’s leading construction contractor for the offshore oil and gas industry. The company transports, installs and removes all types of offshore facilities. HMC is a division within the Heerema Group.
Noreq AS develops, produce and delivers maritime equipment to customers all over the world. The company’s many years of experience in the maritime industry and its close contact with customers is reflected in improved products. Noreq works on the principle that customer feedback really matters and that customers should benefit from the company’s extensive experience. Noreq’s network of offices and agents enables the company to stay in close contact with the market and the customers.
