McDermott’s heavy-lift pipelay vessel first in class to earn ABS eco-certificate

U.S. offshore engineering and construction firm McDermott has secured classification from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its pipelay vessel that recognizes its environmental performance, including energy efficiency, waste management, emissions reduction, and coastal ecosystem preservation.

The heavy-lift and rigid pipelay vessel Derrick Lay Vessel 2000 (DLV2000) has received ABS’ SUSTAIN-1 classification, said to mark the first time a marine construction vessel in its class has achieved this sustainability certification.

“Embedding ESG principles into every aspect of our business is central to advancing our sustainability goals,” said Rachel Clingman, Executive Vice President, Sustainability and Governance at McDermott. “The SUSTAIN-1 classification not only aligns with this but also highlights the practical steps we are taking to support responsible offshore energy infrastructure development.”

The Panama-flagged 184-meter-long vessel was built in 2016. It features a 2,000 MT crane, S-lay capability from 114.3 mm to 1,524 mm with high strain, deepwater stinger, pipelay operations in single- or double-joint configuration, a deck area of 4,000 m2, as well as a DP3 compliant dynamic positioning system.

“This classification stands as a testament to our ability to adapt and meet evolving customer needs with a focus on operational excellence and environmental stewardship in marine construction,” said Mahesh Swaminathan, McDermott’s Senior Vice President, Subsea and Floating Facilities.

“It also demonstrates McDermott’s proactive approach to advancing sustainability within offshore project execution and sets a new standard for environmentally responsible marine operations that leverage vessels in the DLV2000 class.”

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