PSV / Platform Supply Vessels on Time Charter
The
Platform Supply Vessels / PSV are designed to support and supply offshore platform
installations at various locations. The PSV is capable of accomplishing various
tasks. Platform Supply Vessels are used for activities like supply of water,
oil and other material to offshore rigs and platforms. These platform supply vessel / PSV are also
utilized for emergency evacuations; stand by vessel, routine surveillance and
transfer of crew / personnel from shore to the offshore platform.
Platform Supply Vessel. Photo by Agnitio_Navicula 1999. Found in article "PSV" (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
These
platform supply vessels / PSV as generally above 4400 BHP and the dead weight
is above 3300 DWT along with overall length of 70mtrs to 75 mtrs.
The
PSV are very useful and support various offshore duties which are the basic and
necessary required between shore and offshore platforms located and installed
at various locations.
The
PSV / Platform Supply Vessels are redundant dynamic position (DP 1 / DP 2) system
features, signifies the highest level of environment compliance. These vessels can also act as emergency
command centers and also can provide transit accommodation and medical aid to
casualties.
Nederlands: Supplyboot bij platform K6P, eigen foto Caseman 1997 Categorie:Afbeelding schip (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |