Ares Shipyard Will Provide Two ARES FCTV to TPAO

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Ares Shipyard Will Provide Two ARES FCTV to TPAO

ARES Shipyard will support Turkish Petroleum Corporation’s (TPAO) seismic research vessels in the hydrocarbon exploration activities in the Turkish seas. ARES Shipyard will provide two ARES 65 Fast Crew and Transfer Vessels (FCTV) boats. The boats will serve personnel and logistic support to the wells and platforms.

The aluminium-hulled ARES 65 FCTV High-Speed Personnel Transfer and Logistics Support Boats will have a length of approximately 20 meters, a capacity of 15 personnel and a maximum speed exceeding 45 knots.

Ares Shipyard Will Provide Two ARES FCTV to TPAO

ARES Shipyard designed and produced FCTV boots. Utku Alanç, General Manager of ARES Shipyard, said, “Natural gas exploration activities have gained momentum in recent years. The pride and happiness we feel in supporting such activities with the design and platforms we have built are indescribable. One of the essential pillars of economic independence is undoubtedly national energy, alongside the national defence industry.”