Retrofit contract for conversion NG Explorer

General – Conversion

Next Geosolutions Europe and Norwegian shipyard Green Yard Kleven announce a collaboration agreement for the conversion of the vessel named NG Explorer.

The vessel will be converted to perform high-spec seabed surveys worldwide.

The NG Explorer is 58 metres long and 14 metres wide, and has a draft of 4.5 metres, which makes her suitable also for shallow water environments.

Originally built in 2010 as an offshore vessel, she has recently been used in aquaculture but will now be rebuilt for operations in the offshore energy sector, specifically for geophysical, geotechnical, environmental and UXO seabed investigations.

The ship will be equipped with a new accommodation module to increase onboard personnel capacity, as well as meeting rooms, a control room, and offices. She will also be fitted with a launch and recovery system (LARS) for ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles). At the stern, an A-frame and various other deck equipment will be installed. The entire ship will be upgraded to operate also in high-temperature waters.

All equipment and materials removed from the vessel will either be reused in this conversion, repurposed for other projects at the yard, or sold.

The goal is to keep waste generation at an absolute minimum. Green Yard Kleven has previously been involved in converting this vessel for another owner and is excited to once again extend the vessel’s lifespan and offer high-quality used equipment to the market.

“This serves as a good example of the circular economy in the yard and its sustainable operations,” added Michail Drakakis, Technical Fleet Manager at Next Geosolutions.

Original Source: https://ocean-energyresources.com/2025/06/09/retrofit-contract-for-conversion-ng-explorer/