The OCV is a very high spec, very capable vessel for
all types of offshore construction activity, including
alternative energy projects. The typical OCV has a
large flat deck area for mobilization of a variety of
equipment and other resources depending on job
requirements.
The downside to utilizing an OCV includes cost &
schedule requirements for de-mob and re-mob of
different deck layouts to perform different stages of
the installation process. The deck layout for
installation of towers, nacelles and blades would be
different from the deck layout for cable installation and
burial. The customer is advised to perform necessary
trade studies to determine the most cost effective
marine asset solution.