The conceptual design of Pieter Schelte, the basic design of the hull and the basic design of the lifting systems have been completed.
Long-lead items, such as the power generation equipment and the thrusters, were ordered in March 2007. In June 2008, the high-tensile steel for the jacket and topsides lift systems were ordered. The detail design was awarded in February 2009 and completed in March 2010.
Offers from shipyards are under evaluation. The building contract will be awarded to a shipyard in the spring of 2010; delivery of the completed ship is foreseen for 2013.
