Saipem FDS 2 is a DP3 field development vessel designed for ultra-deepwater subsea construction. Operating primarily in J-lay mode, it is capable of installing rigid pipelines up to 36 inches in diameter, as well as subsea structures, umbilicals and flexible flowlines. Equipped with a 2,000-tonne J-lay tower, a 1,000-tonne offshore crane, a DP3 dynamic positioning system and automated welding systems, FDS 2 delivers high-precision and efficient installation for complex offshore field development projects.