The propulsion system is based on three engines delivering 2910 bKW at 1800 rpm, with the middle engine configured to supplement the twin gensets when additional power is required by hydraulic deck gear such as the crane and winch, and also the bow thruster.
Van Wijngaarden Marine Services owns and operates a fleet of 14 workboats for deep sea, coastal and inland waters around the world. Three of these are Damen Shoalbusters – one 2609S and two 3009 – and a fourth is a Damen Pushy Cat 42 with over 40 years of service behind it.
“This new vessel will allow us to expand the services we offer within our target market,” said Gert Jan van Wijngaarden, general manager at Van Wijngaarden Marine Services. “We chose Damen because it is a reliable partner; able to build the vessel we required for a realistic price and within the time in which we need it. In addition, the Shoalbuster is a proven workboat design that holds its value well.”
The delivery date for the Shoalbuster 3512 is scheduled for the end of March 2016.
By Jake Frith
