Veille Maritime

NOVEMBER 25, 2015 — Giving a new meaning to the term "seismic shift," Dutch shipowner C-Bed is converting its seismic survey vessel, Viking II, for use as a hotel vessel. It has contracted Wärtsilä Ship Design to supply the design for the rebuild. When completed, the rebuilt ship will be used to accommodate and transfer service personnel working on offshore wind farms. The rebuild project is being carried out at the Fayard AS shipyard in Denmark and is expected to be completed during the first quarter…