offshore support vessel

Uzmar cuts steel for new Buksér og Berging OSV

At a time when newbuild orders for offshore support vessels remain mostly confined to wind-specific vessels, Turkish shipbuilder Uzmar Shipyards has cut the first steel for a new OSV (offshore support vessel) for Norway’s Buksér og Berging. The Robert Allan Ltd. designed RAmpage 4100BB-H is designed to satisfy the general demands of the offshore industry and to be built for inshore and offshore worldwide operation.

According to Robert Allan Ltd., the vessel is intended to carry out towing,...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/uzmar-cuts-steel-for-new-bukser-og-berging-osv/

Report to Congress on Navy Medium Landing Ship

The following is the April 13, 2023, Congressional Research Service report Navy Medium Landing Ship (LSM) (Previously Light Amphibious Warship [LAW]) Program: Background and Issues for Congress.

From the report

The Navy’s Medium Landing Ship (LSM) program, previously called the Light Amphibious Warship (LAW) program, envisions procuring a class of 18 to 35 new amphibious ships to support the Marine Corps, particularly in implementing a new Marine Corps operational concept called Expeditionary...

https://news.usni.org/2023/04/14/report-to-congress-on-navy-medium-landing-ship

Report to Congress on the Light Amphibious Warship

The following is the July 20, 2022, Congressional Research Service report Navy Light Amphibious Warship (LAW) Program: Background and Issues for Congress.

From the report

The Navy’s Light Amphibious Warship (LAW) program envisions procuring a class of up to 35 new amphibious ships to support the Marine Corps, particularly in implementing a new Marine Corps operational concept called Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO). The Navy had previously envisioned procuring the first LAW in...

https://news.usni.org/2022/07/21/report-to-congress-on-the-light-amphibious-warship

Two Harvey Gulf PSVs gain ABS sustainability notation

A pair of Harvey Gulf International Marine Offshore Support Vessels have been awarded the ABS SUSTAIN 1 Notation recognizing how their design and operation is aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).

To earn the notation, the Harvey Blue-Sea and Harvey Sub-Sea vessels were among 12 of the Harvey Gulf fleet evaluated by ABS for their performance against six of the UNSDG’s criteria. The remaining 10 vessels are also being considered for Sustain notations.

The ABS Sustain notations...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/two-harvey-gulf-psvs-gain-abs-sustainability-notation/

[Watch] Offshore Support Ship Sank After Collision

Offshore support ship sank in South China sea after collision with oil platform, reports Maritime Bulletin.

What happened?

Offshore support ship DAYANG TOPAZ sank off Kuala Baram, Sarawak, Malaysia, northern Borneo, in the early hours of Oct 27after collision with an oil platform. 

The ship dragged anchor in stormy weather and drifted onto an oil platform. It was reported that there were 125 people on board, crew and offshore personnel. 

Rescue operations

According to reports 121 people were...

https://mfame.guru/watch-offshore-support-ship-sank-after-collision/

Offshore Support Vessel Suffers Propulsion Failure

An offshore support vessel suffered propulsion failure in the morning Aug 27, southwest English Channel, and started to drift, reports Maritime Bulletin. 

What happened?

Offshore support vessel NEPTUNE suffered propulsion failure in the morning Aug 27 west of Ushant, southwest English Channel, and started to drift, being en route from Falmouth UK to Saint-Nazaire. 

Problem rectified?

As the crew failed to fix the problem, the owner contracted Société des Abeilles SAR ship ABEILLE BOURBON (IMO...

https://mfame.guru/offshore-support-vessel-suffers-propulsion-failure/

Report to Congress on Navy Light Amphibious Warship

The following is the May 27, 2020 Congressional Research Service report Navy Light Amphibious Warship (LAW) Program: Background and Issues for Congress.

From the report

The Navy’s new Light Amphibious Warship (LAW) program envisions procuring a class of 28 to 30 new amphibious ships to support the Marine Corps, particularly in implementing a new Marine Corps operational concept called Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO). The Navy’s proposed FY2021 budget requests $30 million in research...

https://news.usni.org/2020/05/29/report-to-congress-on-navy-light-amphibious-warship

Navy Researching New Class of Medium Amphibious Ship, New Logistics Ships

A stern landing design concept. Sea Transport Solutions Image

The Navy’s research and development portfolio will devote $30 million to a “next-generation medium amphibious ship design” that will likely be based on an Australian designer’s stern landing vessel.

Shortly after Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David Berger took command of the service in July 2019, he began speaking of a new vision for the amphibious force – one that did not rely on a fleet of 38 traditional amphibious warships...

https://news.usni.org/2020/02/20/navy-researching-new-class-of-medium-amphibious-ship-new-logistics-ships

Marines, Navy Both Considering Something Like an Offshore Support Vessel to Supplement Amphibs

A Naval Sea Systems Command-developed Iraqi 60-meter Offshore Support Vessel. US Navy briefing material indicate that early versions of the service’s large unmanned surface vessels could be based on OSV designs. US Navy Photo

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO – As the Navy and the Marine Corps narrow in on what their future amphibious operations might look like, they are considering acquiring something akin to an Offshore Support Vessel to help Marines distribute around a littoral environment in a...

https://news.usni.org/2019/09/20/marines-navy-both-considering-something-like-an-offshore-support-vessel-to-supplement-amphibs

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