title: Skandi Neptune
text: # Skandi Neptune
  
  Skandi Neptune is an Offshore Construction Vessel that was operated by Subsea 7 from 2005 until the charter was ended in 2015.
  
  ## History
  
  The Skandi Neptune was built in 2001 as a cable layer. In 2005, she was converted to a multi-purpose offshore support vessel and began a long term charter to Subsea 7.
  
  In 2010, Skandi Neptune provided ROV capability during the oil spill following an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico.
  
  ## Layout
  
  Skandi Neptune has two stern azimuth thrusters, a retractable forward azimuth thruster and two bow tunnel thrusters. Combined with a class 2 DGPS system, these provide excellent manoeuvring capabilities.
  
  She has accommodation for 106 persons in single and double cabins. The helideck is rated for Super Puma L2s.
  
  The stern A-Frame is rated at 60 tonne SWL, the deck crane at 250 tonne SWL. The moon pool and 130 tonne traction winch allow the installation of flexible pipe.
  
  ## Service
  
  Skandi Neptune can operate as a pipe-laying ship and provides ROV support.
  
  ## Footnotes
  
  * ↑ "Brattvaag Skipsverft AS". Ship-Info.com. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  * 1 2 "Reference List Tulcea". STX Europe. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  * ↑ "Ships S19". World Shipping Register. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  * 1 2 "Skandi Neptune". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  * ↑ "Skandi Neptune IMO: 9205720". Ship Spotting. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  * ↑ "Skandi Neptune" (PDF). DOF Subsea. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  * 1 2 3 4 "Photographs of North East England". Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  * ↑ "Vessel Skandi Neptune Runs up DOF Subsea Flag". Rigzone. 10 June 2008. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  * ↑ "Norwegian photo help to oil spill site". Oilinfo. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  