Stril Merkur was designed and built to support oilfield operations, serving as a supply, rescue and surveillance vessel. Thanks to its state-of-the-art technology, speed and power, Stril Merkur is ready to act as an emergency response coordination center, providing services such as emergency towing, firefighting, oil spill recovery, ROV deployment and survivor rescue. To this end it is equipped with an innovative slipway solution for the safe, efficient recovery of rescue crafts and life boats.