O surgimento e evolução das embarcações supply objetivando sempre a maior segurança das operações

Abstract

This study deals with the emergence and evolu tion of vessels designed to supply the Offshore Units, known as supply vessels which accompanied the discovery and growth of oil production in the open ocean, in other words, at offshore area. The focus that was taken was the evolution of this type of vessel aiming always for greater sa fety during operations. This safety was first translated into equipment that were deploy ed in these vessels greatly increasing its maneuverability and later in the resolutions of the IMO (International Maritime Organization) who came to try to maintain a high standard in both constructions, as in operations and safe practices on board of the supply vessels.