BMT marks a new era in offshore operations

Designed for a new era in offshore operations, the new methanol-ready SOV aims to deliver safety, comfort and efficiency, while minimising environmental impact.

“In an industry facing rapid changes, the BMT 48m SOV is a testament to our commitment to leading innovation in offshore vessel design,” said Alex Blake, BMT’s senior naval architect.

”Drawing on our extensive experience and understanding of market needs, this vessel is not just a response to current demands but a proactive step into the future of offshore operations, setting new standards in efficiency and environmental responsibility.”

Cost-effective

With the high cost of SOVs, operators in the offshore market are looking for cost-effective solutions for offshore O&M with the benefit of reducing OPEX costs.

Mid-sized vessels that sit between CTVs and SOVs can provide a more cost-effective solution to achieving offshore operational requirements.

The BMT 48m SOV represents the latest evolution in BMT’s long history of designing cutting-edge vessels for offshore support.

With a legacy of over 70 crew transfer vessels successfully operating worldwide, this new SOV is engineered to address the complex and extended operation and maintenance demands of modern offshore settings.

Its SWATH hull design enables operations in challenging sea conditions and significantly boosts seakeeping capabilities and uptime.

The SOV features an optimised hull form and machinery configuration, built on a dynamic diesel-electric platform. This innovative approach ensures not only enhanced operational efficiency, but also a significant reduction in environmental impact.

Aligned with BMT’s vision of innovation, the 48m SOV is equipped to facilitate autonomous technology, featuring an adaptable ROV bay, a control room for ROV operations, and the flexibility to host up to 5m uncrewed surface vessels (USV).