Louis Dreyfus Picks Shanghai’s ZPMC to build SOVs for Vattenfall

French family-owned group Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has selected SALT as the naval architect and ZPMC (Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Company Limited) as the shipyard for the construction of three service operation vessels (SOVs) for Vattenfall.

LDA, which provides maritime solutions ranging from ship design and ship management to maritime operations, in the fields of transport, logistics, submarine cables and renewable energy, said SALT, a long-time partner of LDA and an expert in offshore vessel design, has been entrusted with the development of the new SOVs.

ZPMC has also been chosen as the shipyard for the construction of the new SOVs.

The new SOVs will integrate high-end European components, including the gangway system, the DP system and key propulsion line systems, ensuring tier I performance and reliability.

The vessels will feature an advanced gangway system and a 3D motion-compensated crane.

Additionally, special attention has been given to technicians and crew comfort, transforming the SOVs into high-standard floating hotels.

They will also feature enhanced maneuverability, achieved with four azimuth thrusters, together with superior dynamic positioning (DP) performance.

“With the expertise of SALT in