Lita Ocean announce the launch of Zamil 80, the first in a series of three cutting-edge 60-meter DP2 Fast Support Intervention Vessels (FSIVs) designed by Incat Crowther and classed by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for Zamil Offshore Services Company.
The Zamil 80 exemplifies modern maritime engineering, combining speed, manoeuvrability, and operational capability to meet the rigorous demands of offshore support services. Key features include:
- High-Speed Performance: Powered by four MTU 16V4000 engines coupled to ZF gearboxes driving HamiltonJet HT810 waterjets, ensuring exceptional speed and reliability.
- Dynamic Positioning: The vessel is DP2-certified, equipped with three Hydromaster tunnel bow thrusters for enhanced manoeuvrability and precise station-keeping during docking and cargo operations.
- Firefighting Capability: Two of the main engines are connected to firefighting pumps, offering FiFi-1 certification with a pumping capacity of 1,200 m³/hr.
Zamil 80’s main deck offers an expansive 250m2 aft cargo deck rated at 2.5 t/ m2 and a climate-controlled forward cabin featuring business-class seating for 60 service personnel in a spacious passenger lounge, as well as three bathrooms, an office, snack bar and well-equipped medical bay. The vessels’ 18 crew are housed on the hull deck which offers four two-berth dorms, two four-bed dorms and two single-bed dorms. The hull deck also features a large pantry, mess, three bathrooms and laundry. The health of the crew is also prioritised with an isolation room located behind a sealed door.
The Zamil 80 is designed to support a wide range of offshore operations, including the safe transfer of personnel and cargo, firefighting, and intervention tasks. Its state-of-the-art propulsion and positioning systems ensure efficiency and safety in demanding environments.
This milestone highlights the collaboration between Lita Ocean, Incat Crowther, and Zamil Offshore Services Company, showcasing a shared commitment to delivering innovative and reliable offshore solutions.
As the first in its class, Zamil 80 sets the standard for the next two vessels in the series, reaffirming Lita Ocean’s dedication to excellence in shipbuilding and maritime innovation.
