Zamil Offshore readies four fast supply vessel newbuilds for Saudi Aramco

Construction is progressing on a series of four 60-m fast support intervention vessels (FSIVs) for Zamil Offshore Services. One of the largest OSV owners in the Middle East, Saudi-based Zamil Offshore will take delivery of the FSIVs in 2024 and 2025.

Being built to ABS class by Singapore’s Lita Ocean, the FSIVs, Zamil 80, Zamil 81, Zamil 82 and Zamil 83, will be used to transport cargo, maintenance equipment and personnel for Saudi Aramco’s operations in the Middle East. The main deck of each monohull FSIV will provide a clear deck area of 250 m² for cargo, rated at 2.5 t/m². Additionally, a business class forward cabin will provide seating for 60 service personnel.

The vessels will comply with the latest marine contract vessel specifications and requirements from Saudi Aramco, including ABS SMART and IDM-A notations.

Designed by Incat Crowther, each FSIV will be powered by four MTU 16V4000 diesel engines coupled to ZF gearboxes driving Hamilton HT810 Waterjets. Full load service speed for the dynamic positioning class-2 vessels will be 25 knots. Three Hydromaster tunnel bow thrusters will provide manoeuvrability for docking and unloading cargo and personnel. Two of the main engines will be coupled to 1,200 m³/hour firefighting pumps offering FiFi-1 capability.