SeaZip 4 off to a flying start
Harlingen-based SeaZip Offshore Service has entered into a partnership agreement with Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) to contract out the service vessel ‘SeaZip 4’ for its annual summer project activities in the North Sea.
Delivered early this year, SeaZip 4 is the fourth Damen Fast Crew Supplier 2610 in the SeaZip Offshore Service fleet. The vessel is one of the first ‘Twin Axe Bow’ service vessels to be deployed in the offshore oil and gas industry. Normally vessels of this type typically provide services for the offshore wind industry.
Jan Reier Arends, managing director, SeaZip, said: “Our compliance with the international oil and gas industry standards brings about considerable opportunities for our organisation. This first assignment fits well with our ambition to add value to the innovative offshore energy industry with the help of excellent vessels and management services.”
Since late May 2015, SeaZip 4, which was designed for the transport of passengers and small freight, has provided logistic services to support operations in the North Sea, which HMC carries out for various international clients.
It normally performs operations in conjunction with SSCV Thialf, the largest crane vessel in the world, which is fitted with two 95m high cranes. SeaZip 4 also performs logistic services for Thialf and various other HMC vessels.
SeaZip Offshore Service focuses on providing logistic services to support operations and maintenance required for offshore windfarms and offshore oil and gas installations. This includes maritime services which vary from ship development and financing to operational management and include supervision and the provision of specially trained crew members.
HMC is a market leader in transporting, installing and dismantling offshore oil and gas installations.
By Anne-Marie Causer
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