Platform Supply Vessel

Abbreviation: PSV

Offshore supply vessel dedicated to ferrying personnel, deck cargo, and bulk products (mud, brine, water, fuel) between shore base and offshore installation.

In practice

Daily supply runs to offshore installations. DP-2 standard; OOW maintains DP capability.

Regulatory detail & full definition

Typically 60-90 m LOA, 4,000-5,000 DWT. DP-2 standard for working alongside platforms. Tank arrangement separates mud, brine, drill water, potable water, fuel, methanol. No anchor-handling gear (distinguishes from AHTS). Common operators: Tidewater, Bourbon, DOF, Solstad.

Anchor Handling Tug Supply

Source: IMCA M 117; offshore industry usage

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Platform Supply Vessel

In practice

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Platform Supply Vessel

In practice

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