Offshore Wind Services chooses Damen

Construction of the new vessel is due to begin immediately with the vessel due for delivery in October 2014.

Jan Dirk Hudig, workships contractors’ managing director, OWS, said: “Damen has further enhanced the FCS 2610 design over the last few years and OWS and one of our prospective clients have had considerable input in the process. This ensures that Damen is providing the market with a vessel entirely suited to the offshore wind industry, specialists like OWS and in turn, the end customers.”

Introduced to the market in 2011, the Damen Twin Axe Fast Crew Supplier 2610 has already established itself as an industry standard for the offshore wind market, capable of operating further offshore in rougher weather conditions, while ensuring safe transfer and vast cargo capacity.

Facilities for the technicians and the crew have been improved, with the addition of a pantry, changing room and a spare part area easily accessible at deck level.

Furthermore, the operational capacity of the vessel has been upgraded by introducing modifications to bow thrusters and gearboxes.

Eight CCTV cameras also give full coverage of the decks and vessel boundaries, increasing safety.