anchor handling tug supply vessels
Anchor handling tug supply vessels, often abbreviated as AHTS, are specialized ships designed to assist in the anchoring and mooring of offshore platforms. They are equipped with powerful tugging capabilities to handle heavy anchors and chains, ensuring that drilling rigs and other structures remain securely in place in challenging marine environments.
In addition to anchoring, AHTS vessels also supply essential materials and equipment to offshore operations. They are equipped with large deck spaces and storage facilities, allowing them to transport fuel, water, and other supplies to support the ongoing activities of offshore installations like oil rigs and wind farms.