Offshore work vessels (KOSCO 821)
General Specifications of Offshore Supply Vessels (OSVs):
- Length Overall (LOA):Typically ranges from 50 to 100 meters (approximately 164 to 328 feet).
- Breadth (Beam): Usually between 12 to 20 meters (approximately 39 to 66 feet).
- Deadweight Tonnage (DWT): Varies from 1,500 to 5,000 metric tons, depending on the vessel's size and design.
- Deck Area: Provides an open deck space ranging from 500 to 1,000 square meters (approximately 5,380 to 10,760 square feet) for cargo transport.
- Cargo Capacities:
- Liquid Mud Tanks: Capacity of 500 to 1,500 cubic meters for drilling fluids.
- Fuel Oil Tanks: Capacity of 500 to 1,000 cubic meters for fuel supply.
- Fresh Water Tanks: Capacity of 300 to 800 cubic meters for potable water.
- Propulsion System: Typically equipped with diesel-electric or diesel-mechanical propulsion, providing speeds of 12 to 15 knots.
- Dynamic Positioning (DP): Many OSVs are equipped with DP systems (DP1, DP2, or DP3) to maintain position accurately during operations.
- Accommodation: Facilities to house 20 to 50 personnel, including crew and special personnel.