Naval structure and marine engineering agency BMT unveiled its new design for a 48-meter service operation vessel (SOV).
BMT mentioned the mid-sized vessel sits in between crew switch vessels (CTV) and typical SOVs, offering a more cost effective answer to attaining operational necessities as operators within the offshore market search for methods to cut back their operational expenditure (opex).
Incorporating a methanol-ready design, the SOV options an optimized hull type and equipment configuration, constructed on a dynamic diesel-electric platform. This ensures not solely enhanced operational effectivity but in addition a big discount in environmental impression, the designer mentioned.
The vessel’s distinctive SWATH hull design allows operations in difficult sea circumstances and considerably boosts seakeeping capabilities and uptime. In addition, the distinctive hull design minimizes noise and vibrations.
Featuring a 30m motion-compensated gangway for straightforward entry, the 48m SOV is designed to offer consolation for its 40 technicians and 16 crew members. The vessel boasts spacious, single-occupancy cabins, full with leisure hubs, lounges, a fitness center, and a sauna.
It is provided to facilitate autonomous know-how, that includes an adaptable ROV bay, a management room for ROV operations, and the flexibleness to host as much as 5m uncrewed floor vessels (USV). It additionally features a devoted bay for an 8.5m daughter craft.
Alex Blake, BMT’s Senior Naval Architect, mentioned, “In an industry facing rapid changes, the BMT 48m SOV is a testament to our commitment to leading innovation in offshore vessel design.
“Drawing on our in depth expertise and understanding of market wants, this vessel isn’t just a response to present calls for however a proactive step into the way forward for offshore operations, setting new requirements in effectivity and environmental accountability.”
