Types of Vessel, Offshore Support
Types of Vessel, Offshore Support
Types of vessels, offshore operations, supply vessel, stand-by vessel, AST vessel
- Specifications may vary from above, and capacities are approximate only.
- Fuel consumption figures are given as a guide for 24 hour continuous steaming but may vary by as much as 25% between operating at maximum and
economic speeds.
1 Safety/stand-by vessels
Approx. fuel consumption (MT/day): 3-4
Length approximately 30 m
Twin engine 1000 BHP
Space for 90 survivors
Fully equipped in accordance with Government regulations and latest SOLAS requirements including rescue boat, searchlights, scrambling nets,
radio communication, etc.
2 Small straight supply vessels
Approx. fuel consumption (MT/day): 10
Twin screw 2000 BHP
Total cargo deadweight 750 tonne (including fuel and water)
Chemical bulk tanks (120 m3 )
Clear deck space for casing
Refrigerated space to carry food
Accommodation for six passengers
Navigational equipment and radios
No winch
3 Small anchor handling supply tug (AST) vessels
Approx. fuel consumption (MT/day): 14
Twin engine 3000-4000 BHP for servicing jack-up type rigs
Bollard pull 35-40 tonne
Bow thruster
Cargo deadweight 700-750 tonne
Clear deck space
Chemical bulk tanks (140 m3)
Winch for towing and anchor handling
Accommodation for ten passengers
Fire monitors
Navigational and radio equipment
4 Medium anchor handling supply tug (AST) vessels
Approx. fuel consumption (MT/day): 17
Twin engine 6000 BHP
Bollard pull 70 tonne
Bow thruster
Anchor handling/towing winch
Stern roller
Joystick control
Cargo deadweight 900 tonne
Clear deck for transporting casing
Chemical bulk tanks (175 m3)
Full navigational and radio equipment
Firefighting capability
5 Large anchor handling supply tug (AST) vessels
Approx. fuel consumption (MT/day): 20
Twin screw 8000 BHP and over
Bollard pull 100 tonne and over
Bow thruster
Heavy duty winch for towing and anchor handling with chain wildcats
Chain lockers
Large diameter stern roller
Towing wire storage reels
Deep water mooring capability
Cargo deadweight 1200-1400 tonne
Chemical bulk tanks (200-250 m3)
Full navigational and radio equipment
Firefighting capability
Joystick control
Equipped and designed for burning heavy fuel