Crew transfer vessel
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Crew transfer vessels are vessels designed to work as large, sea-going water taxis.[1] They transport workers from shore to work-sites like oil platforms, and offshore wind farms, that could be dozens or even hundreds of kilometers offshore.
Nigeria's economy relies on offshore oil platforms. Due to civil unrest in the region the workers on those oil platforms are vulnerable to kidnap, and ransom, while on their way to and from their work-sites.[2] Consequently, some crew transfer vessels in that region feature bullet-resistant pilot houses, and internal bullet-resistant "safe room", for passengers, and carry armed guards.
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References
- ↑ Offshore Wind Support Vessels, US Coast Guard. Retrieved on 2022-08-23. mirror
- ↑ Nautic Africa building patrol vessels for Nigeria, Defence Web, 2012-11-14. Retrieved on 2022-08-23. “Last year Nautic Africa delivered two crew transfer vessels, OPS 301 and OPS 204, to a Nigerian company servicing an oil and gas client. Three similar vessels will be delivered this year, including OPS 241. They are privately owned but are crewed by the Nigerian Navy and provide services to oil companies in the region.”