Damen Shipyards Group has developed a committed response to the increasing number of laid up Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs) resulting from the current predicament facing the offshore oil and gas industry. This involves converting idle PSVs into vessels capable of taking on roles in alternative sectors such as aquaculture, shipping and defence.
The situation that the offshore oil and gas industry is experiencing is having serious consequences throughout the sector. Compounding factors include historically low oil prices, halted exploration projects and reduced production. This vicious circle is completed by a substantial drop in support vessel day rates.
Conversion Options
Damen can offer solutions such as converting a laid up PSV into a Container Feeder, a Logistic Support Vessel (for naval operations), an accommodation or O&M vessel. One example of an already developed proposal is the Damen Live Fish Carrier 8916 for the aquaculture industry.
In addition to permanent conversion concepts, Damen can also create temporary designs. These can be applied to vessels originally built by Damen or other shipbuilding companies.
