The 48m SOV is the next in line and the largest in the range of BMT's existing offshore support vessels
BMT 48m Service Operation Vessel (SOV)
Designed for a new era in offshore operations, the BMT 48m SOV delivers safety, comfort and efficiency while minimising environmental impact.
Building on our proven expertise in windfarm support vessel design, with over 70 crew transfer vessels (CTVs) in operation around the world, the BMT 48m SOV meets the need for longer and more complex operation and maintenance tasks.
The 48m SOV focuses on:
Reduced environmental impact
- Advanced Methanol-ready design.
- Optimised hull form and machinery configuration for enhanced efficiency.
- Built on a dynamic diesel-electric platform, seamlessly integrating advanced technologies.
Improved seakeeping
- Unique SWATH hull design enabling operations in challenging sea conditions.
- Enhanced seakeeping capabilities provide unparalleled uptime, prioritising operational focus over weather concerns.
Enhanced comfort
- Features a superior comfort rated platform for 40 technicians and 16 crew.
- Spacious, single-occupancy cabins with entertainment hubs, lounges, gym, and sauna.
Increased productivity
- 30m motion compensated gangway, with step-free walk-to-work access
- Ergonomic design for seamless workflow, ensuring operational safety
- Unique hull design enables reduced noise and vibrations.
Facilitates autonomous technology
- Adaptable ROV bay with spacious control room for the operation of ROVs.
- Flexibility to host up to 5m (uncrewed surface vessel) USV.
- Additional dedicated bay for an 8.5m daughter craft.
Optimising operations
- Cost-effective solution for offshore O&M with the benefit of reduced OPEX.
- Optimised size overcomes port facility limitations.
- Facilitates the seamless integration of multiple assets.