Offshore Ships Size
Offshore ships are specialized vessels designed for various offshore operations such as oil and gas exploration, production, and transportation. These ships come in different sizes and configurations depending on their intended use. The following are some of the key specifications of offshore ships:
- Length: Offshore ships can range in length from 50 meters to over 300 meters depending on their type and purpose.
- Speed: These ships can travel at speeds ranging from 10 to 20 knots depending on their size and engine power.
- DWT: The deadweight tonnage (DWT) of offshore ships can range from 1,000 to over 500,000 tons depending on their size and cargo capacity.
- Number of Active Vessels: There are currently over 3,000 offshore ships in operation worldwide.
- Maximum Draft: The maximum draft of offshore ships can range from 5 to 20 meters depending on their size and intended use.
- Cargo Capacity: Offshore ships can carry a wide range of cargoes including crude oil, natural gas, chemicals, and equipment. The cargo capacity of these ships can range from a few thousand tons to over 500,000 tons.
Some of the main shipyards that build offshore ships include:
- Hyundai Heavy Industries (South Korea)
- Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (South Korea)
- Samsung Heavy Industries (South Korea)
- China State Shipbuilding Corporation (China)
- Keppel Offshore & Marine (Singapore)
- Sembcorp Marine (Singapore)
- Navantia (Spain)
- DSME (South Korea)