The ACADIA (IMO: 9956551) is a specialized subsea rock installation and pipe burying vessel sailing under the flag of the United States (USA). It represents a historic milestone as the first U.S.-flagged, Jones Act-compliant subsea rock installation vessel. It was purpose-built to support the burgeoning offshore wind sector on the U.S. East Coast.
Core Overview
- Vessel Type: Subsea Rock Installation Vessel / Pipe Burying Vessel
- AIS Classification: Other Type
- Owner/Manager:
- Shipyard: Hanwha Philly Shipyard, United States
- Design Model: Ulstein S211
- Launch Date: July 16, 2025
Technical Specifications
- Length Overall (LOA): 140.5 metres (461 feet)
- Breadth / Beam: 34.1 metres (112 feet)
- Maximum Draught: 7.0 metres
- Gross Tonnage (GT): 15,037 tonnes
- Deadweight (DWT): 16,248 tonnes
- Total Carrying Capacity: 20,000 metric tonnes of rock
- Max Speed: 12 knots
- Crew Accommodation: 45 berths
Specialized Capabilities
The Acadia features a cutting-edge inclined fall pipe system that guarantees precise subsea placement of rock loads. This mechanism is critical for establishing scour protection around offshore wind turbine foundations and protecting undersea infrastructure against wave and tidal erosion.
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