MV Tethys Supporter
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The MV Tethys Supporter is a 36-metre support vessel based in the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean. With large aft deck spaces, twin-engine propulsion and dynamic positioning, the vessel is ideally suited for offshore missions in East Africa and the greater Indian Ocean region.
Ergonomically designed to maximise both space and safety elements, the Tethys Supporter provides comfortable accommodation for 8 crew members and up to 11 additional personnel. |
Background
The MV Tethys Supporter was built in 1978 as a pollution control vessel (designation KBV004) for the Swedish Coast Guard, where she was deployed until being purchased by Husvik Shipping in 2010.
Re-named the Husvik Supporter and with the installation of a new Dynamic Positioning system, the vessel was utilized in a variety of functions, including several projects in the North Sea and Irish Sea in diving operations for wind farms, ROV operations and the removal of old naval mines.
After a lengthy search for a new vessel to complement the MV Maya's Dugong in the Indian Ocean, she was purchased in early 2013 under the Ocean Odysseys umbrella to support the needs of maritime and offshore operations for East Africa and the Indian Ocean, from its new base in Seychelles.
Re-named the Husvik Supporter and with the installation of a new Dynamic Positioning system, the vessel was utilized in a variety of functions, including several projects in the North Sea and Irish Sea in diving operations for wind farms, ROV operations and the removal of old naval mines.
After a lengthy search for a new vessel to complement the MV Maya's Dugong in the Indian Ocean, she was purchased in early 2013 under the Ocean Odysseys umbrella to support the needs of maritime and offshore operations for East Africa and the Indian Ocean, from its new base in Seychelles.
Key Attributes & Advantages of MV Tethys Supporter
RELIABILITY |
With twin-engine propulsion the Tethys Supporter can reliably and safely traverse great distances in remote areas. The vessel has a dependable track record of service dating back to its deployment in the Swedish Coast Guard and more recently as a support vessel out of Norway servicing the North Sea and Irish Sea.
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ECONOMY |
A mid-size vessel such as the Tethys Supporter offers a more cost-efficient approach. With her base in Seychelles at the centre of the Indian Ocean, she can offer a practical and cost-effective solution for any number of different requirements at a fraction of the cost of mobilising vessels to the region from other parts of the world.
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FLEXIBILITY & WORKSPACE |
With its aft deck offering plenty of workspace and an experienced shore support crew and in-house workshop, we are able to configure the vessel to suit a variety of different functions, and we have extensive experience working with scientific crews and other technical personnel to adapt the boat’s infrastructure as required.
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DYNAMIC POSITIONING |
The Tethys Supporter's Dynamic Positioning (DP) system allows her to be utilized in special operations that require the vessel to remain stationary in a fixed position overhead underwater sites. This offers unparalleled control and safety with respect to deep water offshore and diving work and also for environmental purposes in ensuring corals or other sensitive areas of the ocean remain undisturbed by activity. The Tethys Supporter has successfully carried out sensitive missions involving ROV deployment, diving operations for wind farms as well as removal of World War II naval mines.
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SAFETY |
All operations connected with MV Tethys Supporter are guided by a safety management system that draws on various international best practices. For more information about our HSE programmes and practices, please visit the HSE section of our website here.
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