Rawabi Vallianz Offshore takes delivery of new AHTS

Saudi Arabia-based Rawabi Vallianz Offshore Services has taken delivery of a new anchor handling tug supply vessel (AHTS) built by Shin Yang Shipyard of Malaysia.

The ABS-classed Rawabi 213 belongs to a series of 10 AHTS ordered by Rawabi Vallianz. The newbuild has an LOA of 64 metres, a beam of 16 metres, a draught of 3.5 metres, a depth of six metres, and a gross tonnage of 2,168. A diesel-electric propulsion system that consists of a Cummins K50-DM main engine, a Fujian MT Power 1,491kW generator, and azimuthing thrusters delivers a maximum speed of 13.8 knots, a cruising speed of 10 knots, and a bollard pull of 55 tonnes.

The electronics suite includes a GPS and an AIS from Furuno, a Raytheon Anschuetz autopilot, and a Sailor Area A3 GMDSS. The deck equipment meanwhile includes a three-tonne crane and an anchor handling winch.

The AHTS is also fitted with two firefighting monitors, each with a throw length of 120 metres. Accommodation is available for 28 crewmembers.