Seacor gets first FSV delivery

Seacor Marine of Houma, La., recently took delivery of the first of a new fleet of fast support vessels (FSV), focused on enhanced passenger comfort and increased speed. The 13,500- horse-power propulsion system onboard the Ava J McCall gives the vessel a maximum speed of 38 knots, far above industry standards, according to Seacor officials. The vessel was also built with an ABS Class 2 Kongsberg dynamic positioning system, eight thrusters that provide excellent station-keeping and system redundancy, the company said. The Ava J McCall was built by Gulf Craft of Franklin, La. It was engineered by Australian-based Incat Crowther, which has an office in Lafayette, La. (Source: Work Boat 10/23/17)