Remøy Staffing ABB’s New Cable-Layer

Remøy Management AS applied to fill several positions on ABB’s new cable-laying vessel, to be delivered next year, and advertised job vacancies.

Deemed the world’s most modern cable-layer, the vessel is under construction at Kleven shipyard in Norway, with delivery expected in the first half of 2017. ABB’s new vessel will be built according to SALT 306 CLV design, and will measure approximately 140 by 30 meters with accommodation for 100 persons.

The vessel will be under NIS flag and manned by 50-60 people from Scandinavia/Europe on each shift. The maritime crew will consist of approximately 22 members on each shift and will be integrated with the project crew.

The vessel base will be in Karlskrona, Sweden, and operate mainly in Scandinavian and European waters.

Remøy Management has a recruitment system for handling and processing of applications, and will employ the following positions for the vessel:

• Master x 2
• Chief Officer x 2
• Chief Engineer x 2
• 2nd Engineer x 2
• Electrician x 2
• Chief Steward x 2

Remaining positions will be hired from crewing agencies.

Some of the positions will sign on to participate in the site team in due time prior to delivery.