Eurocarrier launch
GSS Marine Services, Maassluis, subsidiary of GSS Marine Services based in Scotland has announced that their new Eurocarrier ‘Marilyn M’ has left the harbour of Maassluis to start on her first assignment; conducting dredging support work on the Belgian coast.
In recent years GSS Marine Services says it has experienced strong growth and the Marilyn M is the ninth new ship in five years to be put to use.
Director Jan Peute of GSS Marine Services Maassluis is very satisfied with the successful construction and commissioning of the Marilyn M: “Before the Marilyn M was delivered there was a lot of interest in the ship. We note that the quality and knowledge within GSS Marine Services is highly appreciated by both our national and international customers.”
The 2611 Eurocarrier, was built by Neptune shipyards in Aalst. The 26.4m long and 11m wide offshore construction vessel is propelled by two Caterpillar C32 main engines that together deliver 3120hp. The vessel is equipped with two hydraulic deck cranes (Fwd. Crane 230t/m, Aft Crane 140t/m) and three winches (100t Double Drum Anchor Handling Winch, 50t Towing winch and a 15t Tugger winch). She is also equipped with hydraulic shark jaws and tow pins. The Marilyn M has a 30t bollard pull and is capable of a free sailing speed in excess of 10 knots.
By Jake Frith
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