Briggs Marine Takes Delivery of Maintenance Support Vessel from Freire
[By: Briggs Marine]
Briggs Marine is delighted to have taken delivery of its new state-of-the-art maintenance support vessel, MV Forth Constructor, built by the renowned shipbuilding company Freire Shipyard in Spain.
The much-anticipated addition to the Briggs’ fleet represents a major achievement in the company’s ongoing commitment to providing market-leading marine services. The 40m DP2 vessel, designed to Briggs’ specification by Cintranaval in conjunction with Freire Shipyard, will enable Briggs to continue to expand and develop its offering in contracts with UK Government and Port and Harbour Authorities as well as providing services to the Offshore Wind & Renewables sector.
The primary role of the Forth Constructor will be the servicing of heavy moorings and navigation marks but the vessel is also well-equipped to carry out a range of offshore support tasks including diving and ROV, seabed investigation and survey, offshore wind support and crucially, with a draught of only 2.5m, inshore cable laying operations.
Specifications with safety and productivity in mind
MV Forth Constructor is equipped with a DP2 position keeping capability with diesel-electric propulsion, offering significantly improved fuel efficiency and technical resilience. The vessel meets or exceeds all current and anticipated emissions standards.
MV Forth Constructor has generous deck outfit configured for maximum crew safety and continued service in arduous conditions where required. The vessel has comfortable accommodation for 6 crew and up to 10 project members. Crew comfort has been prioritised with well-appointed ensuite cabins for crew members, and the builder has paid particular attention to minimising noise and vibration levels throughout the vessel.
Meeting customer’s evolving demands
Additional features of the new maintenance support vessel include an active heave compensated crane, a generous moonpool, a demountable A-frame, 4-point mooring capability, and a dedicated survey /project office to provide greater flexibility and adaptability for a diverse
