The only offshore supply vessel to be built in Italy in 2015 was the 'King David', constructed by MMGI Shipyard based in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
The fast crew vessel was commissioned by the shipping company VM Shipping Holding on behalf of Vremar, a company based in Crotone.
'King David' is a crew boat designed to service offshore platforms by transporting various goods, as well as passengers and technical staff.
The 44- by eight-metre vessel is built from aluminium alloy, has a displacement of 275 tonnes, and can reach 27 knots.
Three Cummins KTA 50 M2 engines power the OSV, at 1,300kW each. The four onboard electrical generators, offering 76kW each, are also Cummins.
Two fixed pitch propellers and a central water jet with booster functions provide propulsion. The jet from HamiltonJet, managed by MECS (modular electronic control systems) software, can also support the forward bow thrusters for dynamic positioning of the vessel.
In the main deck there is a passenger area equipped with 50 chairs, two televisions and a food court. The area is served by a dressing room with shower and toilet. Below deck, the engine room lies towards the bow, and four double cabins with en suite facilities, a relaxation room and a dining hall with a kitchen.
Stefano Fermi