After receiving the 60 meter NNS Lana hydrographic survey vessel from Ocea earlier this year, the Nigerian Navy has ordered a 35 meter hydrographic survey vessel from the French shipbuilder.
Ocea on 12 October said the contract is for an OSV 115 SC-WB vessel that is part of the company’s auxiliary vessels range. “In support of the OSV 190 NNS Lana, it will allow the Nigerian Navy to complete the knowledge of its maritime territory,” Ocea said.
The OSV 115 SC-WB is designed for several missions, including oceanographic/hydrographic operations/survey; oil spill operations; general patrol; search and rescue; and diving support.
Equipment that will be carried on board includes a multibeam echosounder; a single beam echosounder; water sampling, storage and analysis equipment; and a wet laboratory. A 5.6 meter hydrographic boat fully equipped for surveys in small and very shallow waters will also be carried.
The vessel has a capacity for 12 crew and passengers and will be able to reach a top speed of 12 knots and a range of 3 000 nautical miles at 10 knots.