Breeze Ship Design tapped for 78-meter anchor handler design

China’s Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding has selected Norwegian company Breeze Ship Design to design a 150-ton bollard pull anchor handling tug offshore support (AHTS) vessel for an undisclosed owner.

The 78-meter DP2 vessel, based on Breeze Ship Design’s Z 4650 blueprint, is said to be designed for demanding offshore anchor handling operations. 

Breeze Ship Design noted that the vessel features medium-speed diesel engines, a reduction gearbox with power take-off and take-in (PTO/PTI) functionality, and controllable pitch propellers, ensuring seamless transitions between operational modes.

“We are excited to have been entrusted with the design of this AHTS. Our team has a proven track record in developing high-performing AHTS designs, and this project reaffirms our position as a trusted partner in the global offshore industry,” said Tommy Hivand, CCO of Breeze Ship Design.

According to the company, the forward and aft side thrusters enhance the vessel’s capabilities, enabling efficient performance across various offshore tasks. 

With a deadweight capacity of 3,000 deadweight tonnage (dwt), a 500-square-meter work deck, and accommodations for 18 crew members and 32 non-crew personnel, the design is said to prioritize versatility and operational efficiency.

In December 2024, Breeze Ship Design was selected to provide a design of two new hybrid multipurpose offshore supply vessels (MPSVs) ordered by the U.S. shipowner SEACOR Marine.