M/V Melissa C
Premier Offshore Vessel for Global Multi-Mission Support
• Accommodates up to 38 personnel with onboard hospital and mission-ready workspaces
• Features 2x 20-ton cranes, helipad, 7,000+ mile range, and international compliance
• Ideal for deep sea recoveries, aerospace support, research, salvage, and military ops
This 208’ × 44’ × 13’ multi-purpose SOLAS offshore vessel is a highly capable and versatile platform designed for a wide range of maritime operations. US-flagged and Jones Act compliant, it offers extended offshore endurance with a range exceeding 7,200 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 12 knots. Engineered for small craft and aerial operations, it features dual 20-ton cranes, hydraulic winches, RHIBs, and a helicopter deck suitable for light aircraft and drone support. Onboard, the vessel boasts a fully equipped Command & Control Room, accommodations for up to 38 personnel (expandable to 50 for short missions), and robust emergency response capabilities. With 4,000 barrels of heated liquid storage, port and starboard transfer manifolds, and extensive deck space supporting up to 17 TEUs, this vessel is well-suited for construction, special projects, towing, and freight transport—all while maintaining economical fuel consumption.
General Information
Name: Melissa C
IMO Number: 9043914
Gross Tons: 1,335
Length: 208’
Beam: 44’
Draft: 13.5’
Class ABS: Loadline
Builder: V.T. Halter/Trinity
Certification: USCG Sub-Chapter I, Oceans, SOLAS
Fuel: 112,890 gallons
Potable water: 20,200 gallons
Main engines: 2 x Cat 3512TA
Horsepower: 1,500 hp each
Deck cranes: 2 x 20 ton extendable
Small craft: 2 x Brunswick Impact 650 RHIB
Deck winches: 5 ton, 10 ton, 20 ton
Helo deck: Yes
Offshore Supply Vessel
Small Craft
& Aerial Operations
• Launch and recovery equipment for small craft, ROV, and towed-array operations, including two 20-ton cranes and three hydraulic deck winches rated to 5, 10, and 20 tons, respectively.
• Two 6.5 meter Brunswick Impact 650 Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB) powered by 170hp Volvo Penta outdrives included for charterer’s use.
• A helicopter deck rated for Bell L206 and suitable for aerial drone support.
Versatile Command Center
Emergency Response
& Mission Support
• Command & Control Room workspaces and offices with enhanced berthing for up to 38 persons. Expanded personnel capabilities of upwards of 50 individuals for short-duration operations.
• 4k barrels of bulk liquid storage capacity across four tanks, each equipped with in-tank thermal oil heaters, Framo deepwell centrifugal pumps, and International Intershield 300V epoxy coatings.
• Port and starboard transfer manifolds suitable for ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore operations.
Deck Space & Speed
Construction,
Special Projects & Freight
• Deadweight capacity of 1,235 tons, with approximately 3,800 ft2 of open deck space and an additional 900 ft= of covered deck space, equipped with Peck & Hale securing systems throughout supporting 17 TEU.
• Towing bitt with hydraulic McElroy MC-21 Capstan.
• Economical consumption of approximately 100 gph at 12 knots.
