metric imperial Offshore Carrier Range Offshore Carrier Range Length (meter) 100 - 150 Breadth (meter) 20 - 32 Draft (meter) 5.5 - 8 Deadweight All Told (tonnes) 5000 - 14000 Speed max (kts) 10 - 15
Design Fuel efficiency This Offshore Carrier replaces the well known tug barge operations, with a multi role, multi tasking vessel, giving the opportunity to combine fuel efficiency (both heavy oil and gasoil) with speed and power as required. Excellent Seakeeping behaviour Tested in various sea-conditions and with the requirements for enhanced DP2 the vessel shows an excellent seakeeping behaviour. With crew comfort and cargo limitations in mind accellerations are reduced by the hull form and its seakeeping ability. Well tested and documented the vessel is an ideal platform for offshore operations. Large unobstructed deck Large unobstructed deck: a flat deck with loading up to 20 tons/m² and on specific positions up to 200 tons this vessel is the mule of the fleet.
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SPECIAL INSTALLATIONS The DOC offers a platform that can be used for installation modules such as cable laying, support works etc. Modules can be added in the building stage or retrofitted for specific operations. The vessel can be equipped with bunkering facilities and be used to replenish offshore vessels/installations working in the field, or for crew exchanges. The DOC can comfortably accommodate from 30 to 90 people. For yet another function, the DOC can be fitted with a Damen Deep Dredge, giving owners a dredging solution. CUSTOMER FINANCE Damen Customer Finance offers a wide range of financing arrangements. These are available for any type of vessel, equipment or related services, including the prefabricated shipbuilding kits supplied by the Damen Technical Cooperation department. Damen’s Customer Finance facilities are not just for privately-owned, small and medium-sized companies, we also assist government bodies such as coastguards, police and port authorities. Damen maintains relations with all Netherlands-based commercial banks, as well as with numerous banks abroad. As a major client of the Dutch Export Credit Agency, Atradius, Damen is highly experienced in arranging export loans with export credit insurance facilities. SHIP DELIVERY SERVICES Damen Ship Delivery Services makes sure our customers receive their vessels safely, clean and ready for operation. We offer total care of all logistical services through our worldwide service support network. Our Ship Delivery Services include own keel transport, heavy lift, towage and semi-submersible transport. As an international shipbuilder Damen has extensive knowledge of each vessel and of transport contracts and conditions, and we have many years’ experience of shipping to distant and remote destinations. In short, our customers benefit from our reliable and competitive shipping solutions. SPARE PARTS SERVICES Damen Parts Services offers competitive prices, efficient and cost-effective delivery and short response times. With our years of experience we have established strong buying power and an extensive supplier network. By expanding our network of global service hubs, we are able to shorten our response times. Our service goes beyond fast part delivery; we also offer different replenishment solutions resulting in having parts in stock just before you need them. To minimise lifecycle costs and to improve a vessel’s performance, it’s crucial to have the right spare parts. Our Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) allows stock control replenishment to be completely automated. Online parts store To support our customers on a 24/7 basis, Damen has created an online parts store on our Services Portal www.damenservices.com. Here you can order directly from our online catalogue of spare parts. Our scope of supply is neither limited to Damen-vessels only, nor to the catalogue. If your required parts are not available online, we invite you to make online requests. Your services manager will gladly do what it takes to source the relevant component. With Damen as your partner you can experience the benefits of a one-stop-shop. DAMEN TRADING & CHARTERING Damen is unique in offering attractive buy-back guarantees for standard vessels from our product range to customers or the financing bank. We know Damen quality means that our vessels have a good value according to market conditions. By means of its Damen Trading & Chartering desk, Damen is happy to help customers to trade their vessel in when they buy a new vessel, no matter where a vessel has been built. For over 30 years, the Damen Trading team has built up extensive market knowledge through which they are able to offer their brokerage services, assisting clients to sell their redundant fleet, help them acquire a second-hand vessel or assist with securing a charter. For more information visit Damen Trading website.
DP2 SYSTEM The DOC fulfils the latest market demands in that it can be equipped with a DP2 system. This makes the DOC extremely stable, ensuring safe loading/unloading operations offshore. DP2 operation can be optimised by installing additional retractable bow thrusters and/or additional installed power. COST EFFICIENT & DRAMATIC REDUCTIONS IN FUEL CONSUMPTION With an endurance of up to 65 days, economic fuel consumption and the possibility to run on HFO380 or LNG (Dual Fuel), the DOC is a very cost effective vessel. Damen set out to create a vessel that is able to carry modules and cargo on an open deck for long distances, in line with the demands of today’s market. The vessel also provides an effective alternative to the usual method of transportation using a tug and barge. Damen Research & Development specifically looked at the advantages of the DOC compared to a tug/barge combination and found that fuel consumption is reduced by a staggering 25%. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION The DOC can be equipped with LNG propulsion, using fixed or containerised LNG storage tanks. The fuel tanks are protected with cofferdams and the vessel has a Zero Dumping Certification. Scrubbers are optional for those wishing to gain the benefits of HFO sailing and reduced emissions. DUTCH MARITIME KNOWLEDGE All Damen vessels benefit from knowledge gathered during ongoing research programmes within the Group. Damen works alongside world-renowned research institutes such as Delft University of Technology, Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) and the Netherlands Organization of Applied Scientific Research (TNO), as well as other reputable universities and leading maritime companies.
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