Offshore support vessel– for Glomar

Glomar is a family-owned operator of a diverse fleet of offshore support vessels (OSVs), which are chartered to customers. When the company needed a versatile new vessel to expand its fleet, C-Job’s design skills – and focus on decarbonizing the maritime industry – were the ideal basis for a strong partnership. The resulting purpose-built vessel, which is equipped for almost all offshore operations, is a first-of-its-kind for Glomar.
About the project

Elevating offshore versatility and sustainability

To support their ambitious plans for the future, Glomar envisioned a compact yet multifunctional ship, capable of supporting a wide range of offshore activities on the smallest possible service, while providing exceptional crew comfort and space. Since it would be unlike anything Glomar had built before, C-Job was tasked with the design work from the initial concept to basic design.

C-Job’s design was for a sophisticated offshore vessel measuring nearly 80 meters, capable of housing 60 personnel, and equipped with four thrusters, each with 1100kw of power, two at the rear and two at the front. Conceived for demanding conditions, the vessel combines high operational performance with remarkable flexibility, including a moon pool; the ability to carry Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) which can inspect, observe and complete physical tasks underwater; plus space for a trencher, to bury pipelines and submarine cables.

Environmental innovation was central to the project. The vessel features dual-fuel engines running on methanol and marine gas oil, integrated methanol tanks, and battery power systems. The ship holds both Green Plus and Methanol Ready class notations and is also equipped with Ice Class 1D and DP2 systems, allowing for precision operations in challenging environments.

On board, the vessel offers spacious and luxurious accommodation, including numerous single cabins for personnel, a gym, sauna, and changing rooms.

The project benefited from very smooth and effective collaboration, with both Glomar and C-Job working hands-on to solve challenges in an open and transparent way. The basic design phase has now been concluded.

Offshore support vessel– for Glomar

Project highlights

Innovative, multifunctional design

High performance support for a wide range of offshore activities

Environmental credentials

Dual-fuel engine design, Green Plus and Methanol Ready notations

Luxurious accommodation

Number of single cabins maximized, plus a sauna and gym

Dynamic collaboration

A shared vision, with open and transparent communication

Offshore support vessel– for Glomar

Client testimonial

“We specialize in offering our clients tailor-made designs. With the close support of C-Job, we've been able to go beyond the norm in designing a superb multi-purpose OSV that will redefine what's possible in one compact offshore vessel."
Melvin Weij
COO at Glomar

Offshore support vessel– for Glomar

Scope of work

Modernization and conversion for existing vessels

Engineering works and integrations

Offshore support vessel– for Glomar

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