The MV HUDSON SWORDFISH (IMO 9788291) is a high-speed 42.5-meter security and crew transfer boat flying the Nigerian flag. Built in 2019 and classed by Bureau Veritas (BV), this modern Fast Support Vessel (FSV) is engineered for demanding offshore logistics, rapid personnel transport, and maritime security operations in high-risk offshore sectors. Combining an efficient aluminum hull with a multi-engine propulsion setup, the MV HUDSON SWORDFISH provides an optimal balance of speed, stability, and operational endurance.
Complete Technical Specifications
• Vessel Name: MV HUDSON SWORDFISH
• IMO Number: 9788291
• Vessel Type: Security / Crew Boat (Fast Support Vessel)
• Flag State: Nigeria
• Classification Society: Bureau Veritas (BV)
• Year Built: 2019
• Length Overall (LOA): 42.50 meters (~139.4 ft)
• Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP): 38.80 meters (~127.3 ft)
• Beam (Breadth): 7.80 meters (~25.6 ft)
• Moulded Depth: 3.80 meters (~12.5 ft)
• Draft (Hull): 1.50 meters (~4.9 ft)
• Top Speed: 27 Knots
• Propulsion: 3 x Caterpillar C32 Main Diesel Engines
• Cargo Deck Space: ~95 m²
Advanced Naval Architecture: Hydrodynamics and Dimensions
With a Length Overall (LOA) of 42.50 meters and a Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP) of 38.80 meters, the MV HUDSON SWORDFISH is built with an elongated wetted waterline that significantly enhances hydrodynamic efficiency. In high-speed fast support vessels, an accurate LBP-to-beam ratio is crucial for minimizing wave-making resistance, reducing fuel consumption during long-distance transits, and maintaining operational speed in choppy seas.
The vessel’s 7.80-meter beam provides the transverse stability needed to prevent heavy rolling during offshore personnel transfers at oil platforms, FPSOs, and drillships. The slim draft of 1.50 meters enables the vessel to navigate shallow coastal estuaries, river ports, and restricted harbor entrances while retaining full open-ocean capability.
High-Speed Performance and Tactical Propulsion
Speed and reliability are essential for offshore escort duties and rapid crew rotations. The MV HUDSON SWORDFISH is powered by a triple Caterpillar C32 diesel engine arrangement, delivering combined power output capable of pushing the vessel to speeds up to 27 knots.
The triple-screw configuration offers important operational benefits for charterers:
• Speed and Responsiveness: Rapid acceleration allows security crews to quickly intercept unauthorized craft or establish defensive perimeters around valuable maritime assets.
• Redundancy and Reliability: Triple-engine layout ensures that if one engine requires maintenance, the vessel can continue its mission on two engines without total loss of power.
• Fuel Efficiency: Engine output can be throttled down during routine surveillance patrols to conserve fuel and extend operational range.
Multi-Role Capabilities: Crew Transport & Offshore Security
The MV HUDSON SWORDFISH serves as a dual-purpose maritime asset, eliminating the need for oil majors to charter separate security and transport ships.
1. Personnel Transit and Comfort The passenger lounge is fitted with climate control, ergonomic seating, and noise insulation to reduce crew fatigue during long-distance transits. The vessel’s sea-keeping qualities ensure safe and smooth personnel transfers even under difficult sea conditions.
2. Tactical Escort and Security Featuring an all-aluminum hull and superstructure, the vessel offers high speed and agile maneuvering. It is well-suited for anti-piracy patrols, high-value asset protection, platform perimeter monitoring, and emergency response operations.
3. Cargo Deck Utility With an expansive 95 m² clear aft deck, the vessel can carry light freight, drill bits, specialized security equipment, and platform supplies alongside personnel, streamlining offshore supply chains.
Bureau Veritas Classification & Flag State Compliance
Classed under Bureau Veritas (BV), the MV HUDSON SWORDFISH complies with international standards for hull strength, machinery design, safety management, and pollution prevention. The BV class notation guarantees charterers that the vessel undergoes rigorous regular surveys to maintain peak operational readiness.
Sailing under the Nigerian flag, the vessel complies with local maritime regulations, including the Nigerian Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act. This simplifies chartering for local and international energy companies operating within Nigerian territorial waters and the broader West African region.
Strategic Advantage for Offshore Energy Operations
Built in 2019, the MV HUDSON SWORDFISH (IMO 9788291) represents a modern, high-capacity solution for offshore energy logistics. Its combination of 42.5m LOA, 38.80m LBP, 27-knot speed, Bureau Veritas class, and dual security/crew transport versatility makes it a valuable asset for demanding maritime operations.