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Offshore Support Vessel
The
offshore support vessel was intended as a
series of six offshore patrol vessels for the Royal
Navy, designed in response to criticism of the
previous 'Island' class. In the event, only two
ships were built, HMS Leeds Castle and HMS Dumbarton
Castle; these had significant improvements
over the offshore support vessel they are 300 tonnes
bigger, more stable in heavy seas, 3 knots
faster and are fitted with a large flight deck that
is capable of supporting a Sea King. For
brief periods, the ships can accommodate up to 120
troops. Their primary mission is to serve with
the Fishery Protection Squadron, protecting both the
fishing fleets and the oil and gas fields of
the North Sea. In addition, they can also serve as
minelayers, and have detergent spraying
facilities on board for dispersing oil slicks. Since
the Falklands War, one ship has been kept
long term in the Falkland Islands as a guardship.
offshore support vessel rotate the role on a
three-yearly basis, although the ship's crew usually
does a six month rotation. At present Leeds
Castle is serving in the role. The 'Castle' class is
to be replaced by a River class-based
vessel, HMS Clyde.
offshore support vessel integrating the experience
and expertise of Keppel FELS, Keppel Shipyard,
Keppel Singmarine and Keppel yards overseas.
A wholly-owned subsidiary of
offshore support vessel
is one of the largest offshore groups in the
world. It has a strategic network of 16 yards
serving regions including Asia Pacific, Gulf of
Mexico, Brazil, Caspian Sea, Middle East and the
North Sea.
The offshore support vessel group offers total
solutions to customers. It has an established
reputation in the international market for its
versatility, reliability, quality service, timely
delivery, good project management and commitment to
excellence. Quality solutions to customers
are enhanced by proprietary technology and critical
engineering expertise.
In Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO)
and Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO)
offshore support vessel
is also the world leader.
Its expertise in specialised newbuilding
extends to a wide range of small to medium-sized
customised vessels including Anchor Handling Tug
Supply vessels, multipurpose
support vessels and
cable ships for a worldwide clientele.
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