Final preparations are underway for the launch of Osiris Projects’ custom build survey vessel “Bibby Athena”. Due to launch before the end of 2014, Bibby Athena will build on the capabilities of the very successful sister vessel, Bibby Tethra, with a number of subtle changes to reflect the company’s development into a more challenging offshore market.
Launched in 2011, Bibby Tethra has proven the effectiveness of the semi SWATH (small waterplane area twin hull) design for this class of vessel, maximising stability and seakeeping ability in challenging conditions; an overriding component in acquiring consistently high quality data. The popularity of the vessel with the company’s key clients is ultimately behind the decision to commission and build an additional vessel.