Conversion 2D seismic survey vessel 'HARRIER EXPLORER'
Key figures
325 tonnes steel used
14 additional accommodations
9 months
1 custom heli deck
Additional accommodation
The Harrier Explorer sailing under Panamanian flag arrived in Delfzijl in December 2006, where a rigorous metamorphosis awaited her. The existing accommodation was widened on both sides of the bridge to the entire width of the ship. This created spaces for technology, fitness, recreation and conferences. Behind the existing structure, a new accommodation block was installed with 14 cabins and a research area.
Hangar
A hangar of 40x20x10 meters was installed on the afterdeck. Here winches and hydraulic equipment were placed to tow and take on board seismic equipment. For that purpose, the stern was converted into slipway.
Inside the vessel
Invisible to the outside world was the extensive work that took place inside the vessel. Various specialisms were outsourced, such as the removal of asbestos, the E-work, the laying of pipes, the carpentry and the hydraulics. The existing accommodation was completely stripped, as was the command bridge. Here all equipment was replaced and expanded. Furthermore, a new galley was set up to serve 60 people.
The work, in which the carpentry department also participated, was completed in September 2007. A total of 325 tons of steel was processed; one of Niestern Sander's largest conversion projects.
