Two AHTS vessels ordered from Damen Shipyards
Croatian operator orders after successful delivery of previous order


 

Following the successful building and delivery of the Damen Fast Crew Supplier 3507 (Silni), Brodospas has now ordered 2 Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) Vessels 6315. Construction will take place at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania and the delivery of both vessels is scheduled for 2009.

Brodospas, the well established Croatian operator with their main office in Split, operates supply boats, anchor handlers and tugs.

The newly ordered vessels will boost the fleet renewal program which started with the Silni.

The vessels will be deployed worldwide however since the main activities of Brodospas are currently in Mediterranean it is most likely that the vessels will start there.

The AHTS 6315 is one of the latest designs from the Damen Offshore Series.

The Offshore Series include both AHTS and PSV type of vessels covering a bollard pull range from 80 to 160 ton (AHTS) and a deadweight range varying from 2000 to 4500 ton (PSV).

The Brodospas vessels will have the following main characteristics:

Length approx.: 64.00 m

Breadth: 15.00 m

Draft design: 5.00 m

Speed: 15 knots

Bollard pull: 120 ton

Deadweight approx.: 1525 ton

The vessels will be classed by Bureau Veritas and the Croatian Register. The notation includes FiFi-1 and DP-2.

Ample tank capacity is available for fuel oil, potable water, ballast & drill water, dry bulk, liquid mud, brine and recovered oil.

Accommodation is provided for 29 persons divided over single, double and quadruple cabins.