Kongsberg Maritime Develops Mooring Solution For Offshore Construction Vessels

Kongsberg Maritime has developed a new mooring-capable solution for Offshore Construction Vessels (OSCVs), expanding their capabilities beyond current limitations.

This system allows OSCVs to pre-lay mooring lines alongside their existing suction anchor functions, addressing the shortage of vessels available for large-scale mooring installations.

The solution incorporates a purpose-built anchor handling winch, shark jaws, and stern rollers into the vessel’s design at the construction stage.

This enables OSCVs to take on mooring operations independently, reducing reliance on additional vessels.

Key Benefits of the New System

Extended Operational Scope: OSCVs can handle a broader range of offshore tasks, reducing the need for extra support vessels.

Cost Savings: Expanding the functionality of OSCVs creates operational efficiencies, bringing down overall costs for field developers.

Enhanced Safety and Efficiency: The inclusion of winches and stern rollers allows for safer and more efficient over-stern mooring line deployment, a method commonly used by Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessels.

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