The Busy Gator is a robust and versatile Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel, expertly designed and built for the complex demands of offshore oilfield support and subsea operations. With powerful propulsion and advanced deck equipment, Busy Gator excels in towing, anchor handling, platform support, and supply missions—making it a critical asset for subsea installation, drilling, and floating production facility anchorage.
Constructed with heavy-duty hull plating and reinforced towing gear, Busy Gator features a stern roller, deck-mounted winches, and a spacious cargo deck capable of transporting heavy equipment, wire rope, bulk materials, and containers. Powered by twin high-bollard pull engines, the vessel offers superior thrust and control for handling massive anchors and mooring operations.
Safety and operational reliability are priorities onboard. The bridge is outfitted with the latest navigation, communication, and dynamic positioning (DP₂) systems, while crew areas include air-conditioned accommodations, welfare facilities, and emergency response gear. Whether executing anchor handling, platform positioning, or line handling, Busy Gator consistently delivers performance, durability, and precision in offshore environments.
Busy Gator serves multiple critical functions in offshore operations:
Anchor Handling & Station Keeping: Capable of deploying and retrieving anchors for floating production systems, rigs, and subsea structures, delivering precise position control—even in strong environmental conditions.
Towage Operations: Moves rigs, barges, buoys, and platforms to their location, supported by high bollard pull and powerful towing gear for safe and controlled transit.
Supply & Cargo Delivery: The expansive deck area accommodates bulk cargo, fuel, drilling supplies, and personnel transfers—adaptable to various logistics missions.
Mooring Assistance: Provides mooring line deployment and maintenance support during installation or relocation of floating units.
Emergency Response Support: Equipped to respond to towing emergencies, anchor slippage, or rapid-response scenarios, including salvage assistance and rescue operations.
Busy Gator’s adaptability makes it indispensable across asset-moving, mooring maintenance, and field logistics—ensuring efficient deployment and station-keeping capabilities for offshore installations.
Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS)
70–85 meters
400–600 m² clear deck
High bollard pull (e.g., 80+ tonnes)
Stern roller, twin winches rated 100+ tonnes
