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How about on new AHTS vessel? Skandi Iguaçu is the biggest AHTS built in Brazil to date. Skandi Iguacu has above 32,000 BHP installed and a bollard pull of 324 tons, which is far beyond any other an- chor handler built in Brazil. The volumetric capacity for the winches is the highest capacity which Rolls-Royce has de- livered to an anchor handler. Rolls-Royce is one of the main producers in the world for this equipment. Skandi Iguacu is constructed according to the DNV Clean Design notation, which stipulates requirements for controlling and limiting operational emissions and discharges. These requirements cover the most important environmental aspects.What are the technical advantages it provides? The SI is a new generation high powered anchor handling vessel designed for  eld installation operations across a wide range of water depths and environmental con- ditions. It is out tted with the latest equipment within safe AHTS operations, such as the largest AHTs winches, cargo rail cranes with manipulators and new systems for handling rig anchors at stern.Why is it capable of reducing fuel consumption? It has a hybrid propulsion system combining a well proven conventional diesel engine, direct driven reduction gear boxes and CP propellers with a diesel electric system. How does DOF/Norskan sees the Brazilian support and multipurpose vessel market for the next decade? The Brazilian market is a market with many oppor- tunities for growth. At the same time there is a challenge to cope with in ation, regulations, and scarcity of personnel. We are certain that Brazil will continue to be an important marketplace for DOF vessels, and we will continue to focus on managing the risks associated with operating in Brazil. The multipurpose vessel market in Brazil is still mainly dominated by foreign  ag vessels, however since 2006 some maritime companies started building MPSV?s locally due to the growing demand and to the increasing regulation that gives priority on Brazilian built vessels. The Brazilian naval industry expects to have an increase of approximately 114 Brazilian built support vessels until 2020 and we believe that MPSV?s will take part on this growth. www.seadiscovery.com MTR #5 (18-33).indd 31MTR #5 (18-33).indd 316/3/2013 1:09:24 PM6/3/2013 1:09:24 PM