Damen delivers Multi Cat 1908

The Multi Cat 1908, named Patricia Matheson, has been handed over to Isle of Mull-based Inverlussa Marine Services. The company supplies vessels to service contracts for amongst others, the offshore wind and fish-farming sectors, throughout the UK and Europe.

Patricia Matheson will be the 12th vessel in the company’s fleet and its first Damen vessel. The vessel will operate in the aquaculture industry and carry out a diverse range of tasks including grid inspections, anchor-handling and equipment towage.

Ben Wilson, managing director of Inverlussa Marine Services, said: “We enjoyed working with Damen on this project. Their Multicats are renowned around the world and when the right opportunity arose, we were delighted to partner with them. The Patricia Matheson will strengthen the breadth of services that we can now provide to our clients in Scotland and further afield.”

Although based on the standardised, proven Damen Multi Cat 1908 design, Inverlussa Marine Services have customised their new vessel. This has included the positioning of the capstan cranes and manoeuvring stands, some tailoring to the vessel’s accommodation and the installation of an additional generator to provide the power the vessel needs to serve the aquaculture industry. Patricia Matheson also features an additional crane and a larger main winch.

By Rebecca Jeffrey