Britoil Journey

A DP2 platform supply vessel of the ULSTEIN P128 design, developed to serve the general PSV market related to work-over barges and jack-up rigs. The design combines low fuel oil consumption with high carrying capacity at an attractive price. ​The work deck can accommodate four lengths of 12-metre-long casing pipes.

Vessel type

Platform supply

Design

P128

Built by

Guangzhou South China Shipyard, China

Year

2023

Owned by

Britoil Offshore Services

Designed by

Ulstein Design & Solutions AS

Ordered by

Kuma Shipping

Operated by

Britoil Offshore Services

IMO Number

9759161

Principal dimensions

Length:
71.5 m
Beam:
15 m
Dead weight:
3,000 tonnes
Draught (max):
6.0 m
Speed (max):
13 kn
Accommodation:
24 POB
Deck area:
610 sqm

Note: Subject to selected variant configuration

Capacities

Fuel oil, approx.:
840 m³
Fresh water, approx.:
490 m³
Ballast/drill water, approx.:
1,180 m³
Mud/brine, approx.:
760 m³
Dry bulk, approx.:
210 m³

Classifications

  • BV I-HULL-MACH, Supply Vessel-Oil product, Fire Fighting ship 1, Water spraying Unrestricted Navigation, AUT-UMS, DYNPOS AM/AT R, SDS, Heavycargo deck, CLEANSHIP

The design is a smaller PSV that can support barges and rigs in a more economical way than the traditional offshore support vessel, both in terms of building cost and operational costs. The work deck is enclosed by plate-covered crash barriers providing increased safety for crew and cargo. The discharge systems have been designed for the safe and efficient loading and discharging of several dry and wet bulk cargoes simultaneously. DP2 and automation systems for machinery and cargo handling will contribute to safe and efficient vessel operation.

Ship history

2013: Ordered by the Hong Kong-based Kuma Shipping in 2013. Later bought by Vallianz. Original name: Vallianz Voyager.

2023: Bought by the Singapore-based OSV owner Britoil Offshore Services, renamed Britoil Journey. “The Britoil Journey incorporates a diesel-electric propulsion system and a range of energy-saving features, making it of unparalleled fuel efficiency,” the company said.