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MMC Ship Design Sign Contract For the Design of 10 Platform Supply Vessels

MMC Ship Design Office would like to announce the signing of a significant contract with the renowned Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding in China for the design of 10 Platform Supply Vessels (PSV) of the MMC 897 SBC type. This contract highlights MMC Design’s expertise in the development of innovative, high-performance vessel designs tailored to meet the evolving needs of the offshore industry.

The PSV MMC 897 SBC has been expertly engineered to deliver exceptional operational efficiency, fuel economy, and enhanced safety. These vessels will be designed to perform a variety of offshore support tasks, including the transportation of essential supplies, equipment, and personnel to offshore platforms, ensuring reliable operations in some of the world’s most demanding maritime environments.

This partnership between MMC Ship Design and MAWEI underscores both companies’ commitment to pushing the boundaries of maritime design and shipbuilding excellence. With MAWEI’s renowned shipbuilding capabilities and MMC Design’s innovative design approach, these vessels will be built to meet the highest industry standards.

“This contract represents an important achievement for MMC, as we continue to expand our design portfolio and strengthen our role as a key player in the global maritime sector,” said Michal Olko, Chief Designer at MMC Ship Design . “The PSV MMC 897 SBC units are designed to set new benchmarks in performance, safety, and versatility for offshore supply vessels.”

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Length Overall:                       94.76 [m]
Beam:                                    19.00 [m]
Depth:                                    8.00 [m]
Deadweight (max draft):        5400 [t]
People On Board:                   60

Propulsion
Diesel Electric Vessel (variable speed gensets, DC Grid, methanol as a propulsion fuel)
Installed power:                     4 x 2200 [kW], 1 x 500 [kW] harbour,
Batteries:                                 750 [kWh]
Azimuthing thrusters:             2 x 2150 [kW]
Retractable thruster:              1 x 1250 [kW]
Tunnel thrusters:                    2 x 1000 [kW]

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