The nearly 72 meter long vessel will be built by Wilson Sons at their shipyard in Guaruja (Santos), Brazil.
Damen will provide engineering, construction drawings and a material package.
The vessel, operated by Wilson Sons, will enter into a charter contract with Petrobras and fully complies with their requirements.
The total deadweight is 3100 ton, the available deck area 630 m² with a maximum deck load of 1000 ton.
The tank lay-out includes fuel oil, potable water, ballast/drilling water, liquid mud and dry bulk.
Propulsion is based on a diesel - electric propulsion system, comprising four main generators, two electric motors and two 1500 kW CPP Azimuth Rudder Propellers.
Twin 600 kW electric bow thrusters are provided with CPP.
Fully air-conditioned accommodation for 24 persons is included.
The Damen PSV 7216 will enter into service during the second half of 2006.