
B+H Shipping Group's first offshore accommodation construction barge offers a wide range of capabilities for offshore and port development projects. This Accommodation Field Development Vessel (AFDV) is equipped with six dynamic positioning thrusters and is classed DP2. For operational flexibility, the unit is also fitted out with an 8-point mooring system.
SAFECOM 1 has a large number of comfortable hotel style accommodations, multiple offices, conference and meeting rooms, as well as a large deck space for storage and supplies - 1,200m2 with 12.5 ton/m2 deck strength. The AFDV is equipped with a 70T SWL pedestal crane with an optional 300T SWL crane and a telescopic gangway for personnel transfer.
B+H's AFDV is designed to work adjacent to fixed and floating offshore structures in benign to intermediate waters. This Accommodation Field Development Vessel (AFDV) is outfitted to high standards with 400 beds in single, double, and four man cabins. The AFDV station keeping characteristics (DP2 with six powerful azimuth thrusters) makes it suitable to accommodate and transfer personnel in a variety of environments. SAFECOM 1 is or can be fitted out for the following support functions :
Crane Operations up to 300t
Hook-up and Installation support
Mooring and SubSea installations
Offshore Construction
Maintenance Support & Storage
Commissioning / Decommissioning support
ROV & Diving Operations
SAFECOM 1 is purposely built for safe passage to take place to any offshore platform. The propulsion / positioning units will include six 1000 Kw thrusters; three forward and three aft both with a triangular set-up, with a total installed power of 6000Kw. This DP configuration is compliant with ABS regulations for DP2 vessels. The azimuth FPP E-pod thrusters by Aqua Manoeuvra are fully retractable for ease of working in shallow draft on the unit's 8-point mooring system. DP2 creates the versatility SAFECOM 1 needs to work in unlimited water depths and any seabed condition.
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