Damen Shipyards and SeaZip Offshore Service signed a contract at the EWEA conference (Amsterdam, the Netherlands). SeaZiphas ordered two Fast Crew Suppliers of the 2610-type. The first ever FCS 2610 was delivered early 2011 and offers reduced peak accelerations of up to 75%, reduced added resistance in waves of up to 60% and has already transferred maintenance crew to turbines in wave heights of 1.9 m, the shipbuilding firm’s press release said.
Jan ReierArends, one of Seazip’sManaging Directors,will signthe contract with Roel van Eijle, Sales Manager Benelux, on the first day of the 2011 Offshore conference of the European Wind Energy Association. The vessels will be built at Damen Shipyards Singapore and delivery is set for the third quarter of 2012.
Safe access to offshore sites
Offshore wind is rapidly becoming a highly a specialized field in offshore operations. As the need for specialized services grows, there’s a need for fit-for-purpose service vessels. That’s why Mr Arends andMr Sander Schakelaar, managing ownersof the established (container) transport company JR Shipping, founded SeaZip Offshore Service in 2010. SeaZipwill draw on the 18 years of experience and services of JR Shipping, including vessel development and management.
The two entrepreneurs have a clear goal: to provide service vessels for fast and safe access to offshore sites. In their effort to deliver “outstanding and safe performance in even the most challenging of circumstances” (SeaZip’s mission statement), they teamed-up with Damen Shipyards. The FCS2610, already in use at offshore wind farms, matched Seazip´s requirements as to safety, transport capacity, comfort, and performance levels in harsh weather conditions.
Another argument is that offshore wind farms are being built at ever-increasing distances from the shore, impairing continuity in operations and maintenance. The FCS 2610 can overcome these challenges as it has a range over 1000 nm, a 20,000 litre fuel tank (for sailing and transferring purposes) and there’s accommodation for 4 crew and 12 industrial personnel.
According to Mr Arends the Twin Axe catamaran is “an excellent design, especially for staying out at sea for longer periods, while not compromising crew comfort.”
Jan ReierArends, one of Seazip’sManaging Directors,will signthe contract with Roel van Eijle, Sales Manager Benelux, on the first day of the 2011 Offshore conference of the European Wind Energy Association. The vessels will be built at Damen Shipyards Singapore and delivery is set for the third quarter of 2012.
Safe access to offshore sites
Offshore wind is rapidly becoming a highly a specialized field in offshore operations. As the need for specialized services grows, there’s a need for fit-for-purpose service vessels. That’s why Mr Arends andMr Sander Schakelaar, managing ownersof the established (container) transport company JR Shipping, founded SeaZip Offshore Service in 2010. SeaZipwill draw on the 18 years of experience and services of JR Shipping, including vessel development and management.
The two entrepreneurs have a clear goal: to provide service vessels for fast and safe access to offshore sites. In their effort to deliver “outstanding and safe performance in even the most challenging of circumstances” (SeaZip’s mission statement), they teamed-up with Damen Shipyards. The FCS2610, already in use at offshore wind farms, matched Seazip´s requirements as to safety, transport capacity, comfort, and performance levels in harsh weather conditions.
Another argument is that offshore wind farms are being built at ever-increasing distances from the shore, impairing continuity in operations and maintenance. The FCS 2610 can overcome these challenges as it has a range over 1000 nm, a 20,000 litre fuel tank (for sailing and transferring purposes) and there’s accommodation for 4 crew and 12 industrial personnel.
According to Mr Arends the Twin Axe catamaran is “an excellent design, especially for staying out at sea for longer periods, while not compromising crew comfort.”
Damen Shipyards Group established 1927 is a globally operating company with 35 owned shipyards and numerous partner ards. Damen employs over 6,000 people, has built over 5,000 vessels worldwide and delivers up to 150 vessels annually. Based on its unique, standardised ship-design concept and short delivery times, Damen is able to guarantee constant quality.
Damen’s focus on standardization and modular construction approach lead toshort delivery times (Damen keeps vessels in stock), low ‘total cost of ownership’, high resale value, proven technologyand reliable performance. Damen offers a wide range of products, including: tugs, workboats, patrol vessels, high speed craft, cargo vessels, dredgers, offshore support vessels, oil-spill response vessels and even frigates and mega yachts. In addition to shipbuilding, Damen offers efficient customer support, customer financing and complete lifecycle service.
Damen’s focus on standardization and modular construction approach lead toshort delivery times (Damen keeps vessels in stock), low ‘total cost of ownership’, high resale value, proven technologyand reliable performance. Damen offers a wide range of products, including: tugs, workboats, patrol vessels, high speed craft, cargo vessels, dredgers, offshore support vessels, oil-spill response vessels and even frigates and mega yachts. In addition to shipbuilding, Damen offers efficient customer support, customer financing and complete lifecycle service.