History and ownership
Built in 2015 by B. Marshall Marine Ltd in Middlesbrough, the Dsv Curtis Marshall Vessel is a purpose-built dive support ship designed for the renewable energy sector.
It was the first commercial dive support vessel built entirely on Teesside in decades. Owned by B. Marshall Marine, it regularly supports offshore wind projects, UXO investigations, and ROV surveys.
Technical details
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LOA: 27 metres
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Width (beam): 8 metres
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Deadweight: 184 tonnes
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Draught: 2.4 metres
Propelled by twin Doosan 4V158TIH engines, it achieves an economical speed of 10 knots. It features a fully integrated IMCA D023-standard 3-diver system, a decompression chamber, and a walkabout control system for full vessel manoeuvrability.
Operational area
The vessel calls at ports such as Hartlepool and operates mainly in the North Sea. It handles assignments across UK offshore wind farms, including the East Anglia Offshore Wind Farm.
Crew and lifestyle
Accommodating up to 18 personnel, Dsv Curtis Marshall jobs include commercial divers, ROV operators, and survey technicians. Living conditions include twin and triple berths, sinks, a galley, and a mess room with a TV.
Dsv Curtis Marshall crew reviews note that the vessel is comfortable for shorter campaigns, but it can be loud while underway and onboard WiFi is restricted.
Environmental initiatives
The vessel incorporates a ballast water transfer system between aft and forward tanks to optimise trim and reduce drag.
Reviews are broken down over 5 key criteria suggested by our members.
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Accommodation:
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Downtime Facilities:
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Food & Drink:
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Onboard Wifi:
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Cleanliness:
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