Oceaneering International Web Site - 2010

Prof. Robert B. Laughlin
Department of Physics
Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305

http://www.oceaneering.com/subsea-projects/vessels/ocean-inspector
(Copied 21 Jan 10)

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Ocean Inspector

Oceaneering's 2004 new build Ocean Inspector is designed to support inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) work and is ideally suited for the underwater inspection work required of Gulf of Mexico operators in water depths to 300 fsw. The 130 ft, state-of-the-art, diving support vessel (DSV) has built in diving equipment, dive control, and decompression chambers that free ample clear deck space for safe working conditions and job specific equipment.

The Ocean Inspector's profile and propulsion systems provide working windows for weather and platform access that exceed other vessels of this class. Satellite communication systems for real-time transfer of video and inspection data are available to provide Customers with immediate feedback on work tasks.

Design Features:

  • 58 ft X 26 ft Open Deck Space
  • 24 Hour Operational Capability
  • Extensive Diving Capabilities Including Liveboating
  • Deck Access to Climate Controlled Decompression Chambers
  • Permanent Installation of Diving and Ancillary Equipment
  • Built-In Dive Control and Dive Office
  • 5T Inspected Marine Crane
  • Crew + 19 Accommodations
  • Comfortable/Efficient, Living/Working Areas

Oceaneering performs more than 200 government mandated underwater structural inspections each year for operators in the Gulf of Mexico.

Specifications:

Dimensions

  • Length 130 ft
  • Beam 32 ft
  • Molded Depth 11 ft
  • Draft 7 ft
  • Open Deck 58 ft x 26 ft

Certifications

  • USCG Subchapter L & I Multiservice
  • ABS Loadline

Capacity (Weight)

  • Deck Cargo 150 LT
  • Load Strength 600lbs/ft2

Capacity (Liquid)

  • Fuel 24,000 gal
  • Lube 1,000 gal
  • Ballast 40,000 gal
  • Potable 10,000 gal

Capacity (Lifting)

  • 5T Inspected Marine Crane

Accommodations

  • 19 In Addition To Vessel Crew

Horsepower

  • (2) CAT 3508 Main Eng 850 hp
  • CAT 3406 Bow Thruster 300 hp

Generators

  • (2) CAT 3056 99 kW
  • (1) CAT 3406 260 kW

Built-in Diving and Auxiliary Equipment

  • (3) Diving Air Compressors
  • (1) High Pressure Diving Air Compressor
  • (1) Roto Screw Service Air Compressor
  • (1) Welding Machine
  • (1) Diver Tool Hydraulic Unit
  • (2) Diver Decompression Chamber
  • (1) 260 kW Auxiliary Generator
  • (1) Deck Crane Power Supply
  • (1) Dive Control (Focscle Deck)

Call Sign

  • WDB7674

Communications

  • Cap Rock KU Band

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