Ship design house Longitude Engineering has launched its latest design series for platform supply vessels (PSVs) – IMT-Isca – the next generation of the successful IMT 984 G-Class, designed with flexibility and efficiency at its core.
“PSV newbuilding has been very limited since 2015, resulting in a shortage of suitable tonnage to support growing offshore energy plans. Inspired by our proven IMT PSV designs, IMT-Isca is the next-step evolution, reflecting the sustainability of our vessel designs, and focusing on efficiency and low-fuel consumption, whilst meeting contemporary regulations,” says Duncan Grigg, product lead for maritime design at Longitude.
The first design in the series, a DP Class 2 PSV – the IMT-Isca G-Flex – has a deck area of 800 square meters and has capacity for the maximum quantity of Type 2 and 3 cargoes allowed under the OSV Chemical Code. The launch follows early engagement with the market, to ensure a fit-for-purpose design that meets both current and future market requirements.
“Offshore energy operations are continuously under pressure to reduce cost and keep an eye on their carbon footprint. IMT-Isca G-Flex is designed for maximum environmental and cost efficiency, with multiple options in terms of electrical architecture, crew and accommodation arrangements, and thrusters. In short, we have evolved the IMT-984 with the interests of both owners and charterers in mind,” continues Grigg.