Harvey Gulf International Marine, a pioneering force in offshore supply vessel operations, is propelling the industry forward with the modification and enhancement of its fleet of five Dual Fuel LNG/Diesel Electric Powered Offshore Supply Vessels.
Emphasizing their commitment to innovation and meeting evolving industry demands, Harvey Gulf has implemented significant upgrades to these technologically advanced vessels. A key enhancement includes the segregation of Liquid Mud tanks into 6 isolated independent tank systems, each equipped with dedicated pumping, valve, loading, and discharging systems with ZERO chance of cross contamination.
The first vessel to undergo these modifications, the 310’ DP2 Harvey Liberty, has undergone successful transformation, with sister vessels Harvey Power, Harvey Energy, Harvey Freedom, and Harvey America set to follow suit.
Central to the conversion process are the installation of 6 pumps and multiple isolation flanges for each set of liquid mud tanks. These isolation flanges effectively separate the original fill and discharge lines from the newly installed pumps and deck discharges to allow 6 different products with ZERO chance of cross contamination.
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Innovatively, the Liquid Mud tanks are configured to maximize flexibility and efficiency. For instance, the Liquid Mud tanks #1 port and #1 starboard share a pump, allowing for simultaneous product addition and complete isolation from the original system. Similarly, Liquid Mud tanks #3, #4, and #5 on both port and starboard sides are individually equipped with dedicated pumps, enabling the isolation of separate products.
Moreover, each vessel can independently isolate the Liquid Mud tank #2 port and starboard sides, each with its own pump, adding further versatility to the system and facilitating the handling of additional products.
Through these strategic modifications, Harvey Gulf is not only meeting current industry requirements but also positioning itself as a leader prepared to adapt to future challenges and opportunities. These enhancements underscore Harvey Gulf's unwavering commitment to safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship in offshore operations.
