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Aegir-18R

A flexible design for a multiple-commodity fleet support vessel

The Aegir® design is scalable and flexible; Aegir-18R represents a mid-size fleet support ship (Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment; AOR) variant of the design family.

 Artist's impression of Aegir-18R conducting simultaneous wet and dry store replenishment of an aircraft carrier

Benefits

The Aegir-18R design offers the following support vessel benefits:

  • IMO regulatory compliance;
  • A ‘one stop shop' for both wet and dry stores;
  • The design allows for owners' enhancements to meet specific needs;
  • Ease of construction and maintenance;
  • Environmentally responsible;
  • Low programme, financial and technical risk;
  • High availability and operational flexibility.

Features

Aegir-18R has the following features:

  • Length 175m (overall)
  • Breadth, moulded 25m
  • Depth, moulded 12.5m
  • Draught 9.2m
  • Deadweight ~17,000 tonnes
  • Max service speed 18 knots

For more information on the Aegir-18R, or on other members of the Aegir family, please contact Richard Danns, Senior Business Development Manager.

Aegir is a registered trademark of BMT Defence Services.  Image © BMT Defence Services 2006, credit DefenceImaging.com