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Supply vessel: what functions does it perform in the fleet?
Supply vessel is an indispensable unit of the fleet that performs key tasks in servicing oil and gas platforms, underwater structures, ships and facilities located in remote offshore areas. These are specialized vessels, the operation of which directly affects the uninterrupted operation of offshore industrial facilities. Let's consider what functions support vessels perform, what types there are and who is in demand on board.
What is support vessel?
This is a multifunctional ship, adapted to transport cargo, fuel, water, equipment, as well as to provide emergency assistance to other maritime facilities. The equipment of such vessels depends on the specific specialization, but in most cases they have high maneuverability, a powerful positioning system and a reinforced hull for operation in difficult weather conditions.A support vessel can perform several tasks at once:
Delivery of cargo and equipment - transportation of drill pipes, containers, provisions, spare parts and other supplies to oil platforms or other vessels.
Supply of water, fuel, gas - ships are equipped with tanks for transporting fresh water, diesel, and technical fluids.
Ensuring fire safety - powerful pumping systems, foam generators and water cannons are located on board to extinguish fires at other facilities.
Medical and emergency assistance - participation in rescue operations, personnel evacuation, first aid.
Towing and positioning of platforms - Some types of support vessels are equipped with towing equipment.
Offshore work - support for diving operations, launch of underwater vehicles, maintenance of cable lines.
Types of support vessels
There are various types of supply vessels in the fleet, each of which solves a specific range of tasks:
PSV (Platform Supply Vessel) - vessels that deliver cargo, water and fuel to platforms.
AHTS (Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel) - vessels for towing, anchoring, supply and emergency work.
FSIV (Fast Supply and Intervention Vessel) - high-speed vessels for emergency delivery of personnel and cargo.
ERRV (Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel) - emergency response vessels equipped to rescue people and eliminate the consequences of accidents.
MPSV (Multipurpose Supply Vessel) are multifunctional vessels that combine several tasks.
Who can find a job on a support vessel?
On support vessels, specialists of various profiles are in demand - both ship crew and technical personnel:
Captain - leads the ship, is responsible for navigation, safety, communication with the shore and platforms.
Captain's mates - keep watch, mooring, navigation and crew management.
Navigators - ensure navigational safety.
The boatswain and sailors are engaged in deck work, securing cargo, working with winches and cranes.
Mechanics and mechanics are responsible for the serviceability of the main engine, generators, pumps, and fire extinguishing systems.
Electromechanics - support electrical equipment, control systems, lighting.
Crane and winch operators - work with heavy equipment during loading/unloading.
Divers, ROV (underwater vehicle) operators - if there are specialized tasks.
Welders, installers, maintenance personnel - at MPSV.
In addition, not a single watercraft can do without service personnel, so in this case cooks, cooks, galley assistants, assistants, laundresses, cleaners, etc. must also be present on board. For quick and successful employment you must: know English, have a maritime education (the profile depends on the position), undergo basic maritime training, and experience working on similar vessels is also desirable.
Where to look for vacancies?
Vacancies for support vessels are located:
on the websites of crewing agencies;
in specialized telegram channels;
on the websites of oil and gas and shipping companies.
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