[By: Damen Shipyards]
Damen Shipyards has delivered one among its versatile, multi-purpose, Multi Cats to workboat specialist Maritime Craft Services (Clyde) Ltd. The 27-metre Multi Cat 2712 is a mid-range mannequin within the 13-strong class and Damen builds them in collection to fulfill the constant demand for vessels of this dimension and functionality.
Based on the Firth of Clyde on the west coast of Scotland, Maritime Craft Services (MCS) operates a fleet of 17 workboats, of which 13 have been constructed by Damen. They are made up of eight Fast Crew Suppliers, two Shoalbusters and now three Multi Cats. The firm’s companies are in demand throughout north-west Europe, the Middle East and past by offshore vitality contractors and dredging purchasers for actions together with anchor dealing with, towing, cable laying, dive assist and normal assist / provide companies.
The christening and handover took place on the tenth of November at Damen Shipyards Gorinchem. The new vessel was named MCS Rosie 2 after the youngest baby of director Menno and his spouse Heather Kuyt. Speaking in English and Dutch, Rosie, who can also be the vessel’s godmother, wished the crew secure and affluent crusing with the vessel.
Rosie was photographed onboard along with her father Menno, her mom Heather, sister Anneke and brother Cees, alongside MCS co-owner and Rosie’s aunt, Nikki Kuyt. They had been joined on the christening by MCS staff Nigel Skea, John Grieve, Galvin Mckechnie and Steve Janes. Hosting the occasion was Damen’s Jeroen van Woerkum, Commercial Manager at Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld, the place MCS Rosie 2 was constructed.
This latest acquisition by MCS is in response to a rise in demand for his or her companies as offshore exercise accelerates after the pandemic. The vessel already has its first constitution booked and is now on en route to start out its first project. Like all Damen Multi Cats it comes with a complete gear package deal. For the MuC 2712 this contains two deck cranes, a bow thruster and a towing & anchor dealing with winch. It has a bollard pull of as much as 32 tonnes and a prime pace of ten knots.
“As a company that is aways looking for new opportunities, we require vessels that are flexible, reliable and efficient,” stated Menno Kuyt. “Not only was the delivery time exceptional, our history with Damen also gives us confidence that this vessel has everything it needs to be a multi-purpose, multi-functional asset capable of taking on a wide range of projects.”
“We are delighted that MCS has returned to us for their latest addition to their fleet,” provides Jeroen van Woerkum. “The MuC 2712 is an exceptional vessel, having been continually upgraded and optimised over the years. The only significant adjustment to this stock vessel was painting it in the company colours!”
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