offshore installation cable
Type: Cable Installation / Offshore Support Vessel
Length Overall (LOA): ~113 meters
Beam (Width): ~24 meters
Draft: ~6–7 meters
Cable Carousel Capacity: ~4,000–5,000 tons
Main Function: Installation and repair of subsea power and communication cables
Crane Capacity: Offshore support crane for subsea operations
DP System: DP2 Dynamic Positioning
Accommodation: ~60–90 personnel
Special Features:
Nexans Electra (ST-297 CLV) – Cable Laying Vessel
- Type: Advanced Cable Laying Vessel (CLV)
- Length Overall (LOA): ~150 meters
- Beam (Width): 31 meters
- Cable Capacity: Dual-carousel system with a total capacity of 10,000 tons
- Main Function: Installation of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) cables in deep waters and offshore renewable projects
- Deck Equipment: Advanced cable handling spread and active heave-compensated (AHC) hydraulic cranes
- Propulsion: Eco-friendly hybrid electric propulsion system for reduced emissions
- DP System: DP3 (Dynamic Positioning Class 3) for maximum safety and precision during operations
- Accommodation: 90 to 120 personnel in high-standard cabins
- Operator: Nexans Group
ST-216 Evo – Platform Supply Vessel (PSV)
- Type: Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) with optimized hull design for fuel efficiency
- Length Overall (LOA): ~83 meters
- Beam (Width): 19 meters
- Deck Area: ~850 m² (Large open deck for dry cargo and offshore equipment)
- Main Function: Transport of cargo, fuel, fresh water, and drilling supplies to offshore oil and gas platforms
- Special Feature: Dedicated “Rescue Zone” for emergency response and lifesaving operations at sea
- Propulsion: Diesel-Electric system, battery-ready (Hybrid) for reduced environmental footprint
- DP System: DP2 (Dynamic Positioning Class 2) for high-precision station keeping
- Accommodation: 25 to 40 personnel with high-standard crew facilities
- Designer: Skipsteknisk (Norway)
GREEN-MARINE-Green Isle – Damen Multi Cat 2712
- Type: Multipurpose Workboat (Multi Cat)
- Length Overall (LOA): 27.27 meters
- Beam (Width): 12.50 meters
- Draft: ~2.85 meters
- Bollard Pull: ~35 tons
- Crane Capacity: Equipped with two powerful hydraulic knuckle-boom cranes (forward and aft)
- Main Function: Anchor handling, dredging support, towing, supply of fuel/water, and marine offshore maintenance
- Deck Features: Heavy-duty flat work deck designed for versatile offshore operations in shallow and coastal waters
- Accommodation: Facilities for up to 7 crew members
- Designer/Builder: Damen Shipyards Group
USNS Patuxent (T-AO-201) – Fleet Replenishment Oiler
- Type: Fleet Replenishment Oiler (Henry J. Kaiser-class)
- Length Overall (LOA): 206.5 meters
- Beam (Width): 29.7 meters
- Draft: 11 meters (Full load)
- Cargo Capacity: Approximately 180,000 barrels of fuel oil and jet fuel, plus dry cargo and refrigerated stores
- Main Function: Underway Replenishment (UNREP) providing fuel, stores, and equipment to warships at sea
- Transfer Systems: Equipped with multiple refueling and cargo transfer stations (RAS/FAS masts) on both sides
- Aviation Facilities: Large helicopter landing deck for Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) operations
- Speed: 20 knots
- Operator: U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command (MSC)
GREEN-MARINE-Green Isle – Damen Multi Cat 2712
- Type: Multipurpose Workboat (Multi Cat)
- Length Overall (LOA): 27.27 meters
- Beam (Width): 12.50 meters
- Draft: ~2.85 meters
- Bollard Pull: ~35 tons
- Crane Capacity: Equipped with two powerful hydraulic knuckle-boom cranes (forward and aft)
- Main Function: Anchor handling, dredging support, towing, supply of fuel/water, and marine offshore maintenance
- Deck Features: Heavy-duty flat work deck designed for versatile offshore operations in shallow and coastal waters
- Accommodation: Facilities for up to 7 crew members
- Designer/Builder: Damen Shipyards Group
Bravewind – Deck Carrier / Wind Component Vessel
- Type: Purpose-built Open Deck Carrier for the offshore wind industry
- Length Overall (LOA): 148.5 meters
- Beam (Width): 28 meters
- Draft: ~5 meters (Designed for shallow water port access)
- Deadweight (DWT): ~10,000 tons
- Main Function: Specialized transport of wind turbine blades (shown in image), towers, and heavy foundations
- Deck Features: A 108-meter long unobstructed, reinforced flat deck for optimized cargo configuration
- Propulsion: Highly efficient Diesel-Electric propulsion system for reduced environmental impact
- DP System: DP2 (Dynamic Positioning Class 2) for precision station-keeping during operations
- Operator: United Wind Logistics (UWL)
Container Ship
- Type: Purpose-built Open Deck Carrier for the offshore wind industry
- Length Overall (LOA): 148.5 meters
- Beam (Width): 28 meters
- Draft: ~5 meters (Designed for shallow water port access)
- Deadweight (DWT): ~10,000 tons
- Main Function: Specialized transport of wind turbine blades (shown in image), towers, and heavy foundations
- Deck Features: A 108-meter long unobstructed, reinforced flat deck for optimized cargo configuration
- Propulsion: Highly efficient Diesel-Electric propulsion system for reduced environmental impact
- DP System: DP2 (Dynamic Positioning Class 2) for precision station-keeping during operations
- Operator: United Wind Logistics (UWL)
Container Ship
- Type: Purpose-built Open Deck Carrier for the offshore wind industry
- Length Overall (LOA): 148.5 meters
- Beam (Width): 28 meters
- Draft: ~5 meters (Designed for shallow water port access)
- Deadweight (DWT): ~10,000 tons
- Main Function: Specialized transport of wind turbine blades (shown in image), towers, and heavy foundations
- Deck Features: A 108-meter long unobstructed, reinforced flat deck for optimized cargo configuration
- Propulsion: Highly efficient Diesel-Electric propulsion system for reduced environmental impact
- DP System: DP2 (Dynamic Positioning Class 2) for precision station-keeping during operations
- Operator: United Wind Logistics (UWL)
Edda Boreas – Offshore Support Vessel
- Type: Offshore Support Vessel (OSV), likely a Walk-to-Work (W2W) or Service Operation Vessel (SOV).
- Operator: Edda Wind (The vessel name “EDDA BOREAS” and homeport “HAUGESUND” are visible on the hull).
- Main Function: Supporting the construction, maintenance, and repair operations of offshore wind farms. These vessels transport personnel and equipment to wind turbines and serve as operational bases for technical teams.
- Key Features:
- Helideck: Equipped with a helideck for helicopter operations, enabling rapid transfer of personnel and supplies.
- Crane: Features a large yellow crane for lifting heavy equipment and spare parts between the vessel and offshore structures.
- Walk-to-Work System: Likely includes a gangway system (possibly the tower structure midship) that allows safe and efficient access for technicians to wind turbine foundations.
- Davit-launched Daughter Craft: A smaller boat is visible on deck, used for short-range transfers and operations near the vessel.
- Deck Space: Offers a large open deck area for carrying equipment and components.
- Accommodation Capacity: Typically designed to accommodate a significant number of crew and technicians (dozens of personnel) for extended periods offshore.
- Design: The vessel has a bright red hull with yellow superstructure, presenting a modern and functional appearance.
FPSO EGINA
- Type: Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading unit (FPSO)
- Name: EGINA (visible on the vessel’s hull)
- Main Function: Processing crude oil extracted from offshore fields, storing it, and then offloading it onto shuttle tankers for transport to shore. FPSOs are crucial facilities for developing deep-water oil and gas fields.
- Key Features:
- Processing Topsides: Features tall structures (like a derrick) and extensive processing equipment (in yellow) on the deck for separating oil, gas, and water.
- Storage Capacity: The hull contains large tanks for storing crude oil.
- Helideck: Equipped with a helideck for personnel and equipment access via helicopter.
- Offloading System: Hoses and arms designed for the safe transfer of oil from the FPSO to shuttle tankers.
- Distinctive Hull Coloration: The hull is dark green below the waterline and black above, with a bright green band along the waterline, typically for anti-corrosion protection.
- Dimensions: FPSOs are generally very large vessels, and EGINA is no exception, designed for deep-water operations.
Excellence – LNG Carrier
- Type: Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier.
- Name: EXCELLENCE (visible on the vessel’s hull).
- Main Function: Transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) over long distances, typically between countries with LNG production facilities and import terminals.
- Key Features:
- Spherical Tanks: The primary feature is the large spherical tanks (or other specialized containment systems in newer designs) used to store LNG at extremely low temperatures (around -162°C). These tanks are usually white or silver to maximize solar reflectivity and minimize boil-off.
- Large, Cylindrical Hull: The hull is designed to provide the necessary volume and structural integrity for the containment systems. LNG carriers are among the largest vessels in the commercial fleet.
- Piping and Gas Systems: The deck features a complex network of pipes, valves, and safety systems for loading, unloading, and managing the boil-off gas.
- Superstructure: Contains the bridge, engine room, and accommodation for the crew, typically located at the stern.
- Red Hull: The lower part of the hull is painted a dark red, usually indicating anti-fouling and anti-corrosion coatings.
- Size: LNG carriers are massive vessels, and “Excellence” is likely one of these giants of maritime transport.
Excellence – LNG Carrier
- Type: Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier.
- Name: EXCELLENCE (visible on the vessel’s hull).
- Main Function: Transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) over long distances, typically between countries with LNG production facilities and import terminals.
- Key Features:
- Spherical Tanks: The primary feature is the large spherical tanks (or other specialized containment systems in newer designs) used to store LNG at extremely low temperatures (around -162°C). These tanks are usually white or silver to maximize solar reflectivity and minimize boil-off.
- Large, Cylindrical Hull: The hull is designed to provide the necessary volume and structural integrity for the containment systems. LNG carriers are among the largest vessels in the commercial fleet.
- Piping and Gas Systems: The deck features a complex network of pipes, valves, and safety systems for loading, unloading, and managing the boil-off gas.
- Superstructure: Contains the bridge, engine room, and accommodation for the crew, typically located at the stern.
- Red Hull: The lower part of the hull is painted a dark red, usually indicating anti-fouling and anti-corrosion coatings.
- Size: LNG carriers are massive vessels, and “Excellence” is likely one of these giants of maritime transport.