History and ownership
Built in 2009 by Singapore Technologies Shipbuilding, the AHTS Birdie vessel was originally launched as the Lewek Scarlet. Under this name, it was recorded working at Kikeh field, offshore Labuan, Malaysia, and later changed to AHTS Birdie in October 2023
Now under the management of V Ships Offshore Ltd, it has a proven history of executing complex offshore support missions globally.
Technical details
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LOA: 73 metres
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Width (beam): 16 metres
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Deadweight: 2,316 metres
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Draught: 5.4 metres
The vessel operates on a 12,240 BHP propulsion system, delivering a 150-tonne bollard pull for demanding anchor handling. The vessel has 530 m² of deck space and accommodation for 58 people. It is also listed with FiFi 1 firefighting capability and BV class.
Operational area
Currently deployed in the Gulf of Guinea, the vessel handles regular oil service assignments across West Africa. Frequent routes include supplying offshore installations like the Jubilee and John Evans Atta Mills FPSOs, with routine port calls in Takoradi, Ghana.
Crew and lifestyle
Accommodating up to 58 personnel, roles on the vessel likely cover bridge, engine, deck, anchor-handling and catering teams. Professionals researching AHTS Birdie jobs often look to AHTS Birdie crew reviews for reliable insights into the daily onboard lifestyle culture.
Environmental initiatives
Operating to maritime standards, the vessel’s DP2 systems optimise engine loads to maximise fuel efficiency.