Service Vessels Size

Service vessels are specialized ships designed to provide support services to other vessels, offshore platforms, and oil rigs. These vessels come in different sizes, depending on their intended use and the requirements of the client. The following are some of the key specifications of service vessels:

• Length: Service vessels can range in length from 50 meters to over 150 meters, depending on their intended use.
• Speed: These vessels typically have a cruising speed of 12-15 knots, although some specialized vessels can travel at higher speeds.
• DWT: The deadweight tonnage (DWT) of service vessels can range from 500 to over 10,000 tons, depending on their size and capacity.
• Number of Active Vessels: There are currently hundreds of service vessels in operation around the world, with new vessels being built every year.
• Maximum Draft: The maximum draft of service vessels can range from 4 meters to over 10 meters, depending on their size and intended use.
• Cargo Capacity: Service vessels can carry a wide range of cargo, including fuel, water, supplies, and equipment. The cargo capacity of these vessels can range from a few hundred tons to over 10,000 tons.

Some of the main shipyards that build service vessels include:

• Hyundai Heavy Industries (South Korea)
• Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (South Korea)
• Samsung Heavy Industries (South Korea)
• Keppel Offshore & Marine (Singapore)
• Sembcorp Marine (Singapore)
• China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (China)
• CSIC Dalian Shipbuilding Industry (China)
• STX Offshore & Shipbuilding (South Korea)