Built in 2008 and classed by RINA this offshore support & seismic research vessel has an LOA of 53.80 m, a breadth of 13.80 m, a draft of 3.80 m, and registers 1076 t GRT and 322 t NRT. Powered by 2 x Cummins KTA50M2 engines delivering a total of 3400 BHP, she offers a clear main deck area of 150 m², a bollard pull of 40 t, and accommodations for 49 personnel. Fuel and water capacities are 255 m³ MGO, 692 m³ cargo fuel, and 204 m³ FW, supported by a 5 m³/day water maker.
HOS#438 | 2008 | 53.80 m | 40 T BP | Offshore Support & Seismic Research Vessel | For P&C Sale

This offshore support vessel was built in 2008 by first-class Sealink Shipyard SDN BHD, classed by RINA and has an LOA of 53.80 m, a breadth of 13.80 m, and a draft of 3.80 m. With a GRT of 1076 t and an NRT of 322 t, the vessel is configured for efficient offshore operations, offering a clear main deck area of 150 m² and total accommodation for 49 persons on board across a mix of single, double, four-man, and six-man cabins.
Propulsion is provided by 2 x Cummins KTA50M2 main engines, delivering a combined 3400 BHP at 1800 RPM, driving bronze 4-blade fixed pitch propellers. A tunnel-type bow thruster rated at 5 t, driven by a Volvo Penta D12-MH, enhances maneuverability. Power generation is supported by 3 x Caterpillar 3406C gensets rated at 260 kW each, along with a Yanmar ECO 32 emergency genset rated at 48 kW.
Tank capacities include 255 m³ of MGO, 692 m³ of cargo fuel, 204 m³ of fresh water, 9.4 m³ of lube oil, and 11 m³ of sludge. Freshwater production is maintained via a 5 m³/day water maker. Storage includes 12.5 m² each of cool and freeze space, plus 20 m³ dry storage.
Deck equipment includes a 10 t @ 15 m TTS GP 320 Crane, 2 x 5 t hydraulic capstans, a 10 t hydraulic windlass (brake holding 31 t), a 15 t SWL work boat davit, and a 2 t SWL SVM MOB crane. Hose handling is facilitated by 2 x 4″ x 160 m fuel hose reels and a 4″ x 20 m alongside bunker hose. Additional cargo flexibility is provided by 3 x 20 ft reefer containers on deck and a 9000 m cable reel.
Navigation and communication systems are robust and GMDSS-compliant for A1+A2+A3 operations. Key systems include 3 x Furuno FAR-201CR/RDP-150 radars, Furuno GP-150 and GP-170 GPS, Furuno FE-700 echo sounder, and Tokimec TG-8000/8500 gyrocompass. Comms are supported by MF/HF and SSB radios (Furuno FS-2571), VHF sets (Sailor 6222/6248 and Furuno FM-8800S), 3 x Icom portable VHFs, 2 x Furuno Felcom 15 Inmarsat-C terminals, a Furuno FA-150 AIS, and Iridium Pilot with Starlink broadband capability.
The vessel has a max speed of 12 kn and an eco speed of 10 kn. While no DP system is specified, her bollard pull of 40 t and full outfitting make her well-suited for offshore support & seismic tasks, including fuel and deck cargo supply, personnel transfer, marine research operations and light lifting operations.
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