New AHTS for Rawabi Vallianz Offshore floated out in Dubai

Premier Marine Shipyards in Dubai has floated out a new anchor handling tug supply vessel (AHTS) being built in collaboration with Vallianz Shipbuilding and Engineering (VSE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore-based Vallianz Holdings.

VSE and Premier Marine Shipyards are building the 70-metre long AHTS, named Rawabi 73, on behalf of Rawabi Vallianz Offshore Services, which will operate the vessel out of Saudi Arabia.

In addition to performing anchor handling and towing, the vessel will also be capable of firefighting, marine rescue, standby safety and subsea support duties. Upon completion, it will have accommodation for up to 50 personnel and a bollard pull of 120 tonnes.

"The vessel has been purpose-built to meet the complex and evolving demands of offshore operations—from oil and gas exploration to 'renewable energy' support," said Hemant Tandon, Managing Director of Premier Marine Shipyards.

Rawabi 73 is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping and will sail under the flag of Tuvalu.