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FSIV (YN455) STARTS SEATRIALS
Lobith 04/07/14 – Today, the first 55 metre Fast Supply Intervention Vessel has departed our Lobith yard in the direction of the Noordzee. During the week, the sea trials will take place at the Hollands Diep, Haringvliet and Noordzee. This ship is the first one in a series of seven, whereby five vessels will be completed before the end of July 2014.
KEEL LAID FOR ADNOC (YN470)
Foxhol 25/06/2014 – Today, the keel was laid for the hull of the 65 meter Platform Supply Vessel for Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. The ship is part of a series of ten and boast a true “design of the future“, meeting the highest international class notations within both operational and environmental objectives. The vessels will operate in the oil and gas fields for the operating company ESNAAD, member of the ADNOC group.
FESTIVE CHRISTENING DEEP HELDER (YN465)
Tolkamer 20/06/14 – Today, Seamar Subsea BV christened the Deep Helder in Ijmuiden. Mrs Balkema led the official naming ceremony as the ships godmother, alongside Mr. Fit (advisor Seamar), Mr. Green (Deep Ocean), Mr. Balkema (CEO Seamar) and Patrick Janssens, CEO of Shipyard De Hoop, responsible for designing and building the new vessel. The Deep Helder has been delivered 10 days before the official delivery date and will immediately go into contract at Deep Ocean.
KEEL LAID FOR LUEFTNER REISEN (YN 461)
Tolkamer 16/06/14 – Today, the keel was laid for the hull of the 135 meter River Cruise Vessel for Lueftner Reisen. The ship will have a new design, based on the successful development of the Amadeus Silver, yard number 452. The new order is the 11th order from Lueftner Reisen at Shipyard De Hoop. The vessel is scheduled for delivery April 2015.
DEEP HELDER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED SEA TRIALS
Foxhol13/06/14 – Deep Helder (YN465) has successfully completed its sea trials. We are very pleased with the performance of this ship. Both the DP behaviour as well as the sailing-speed are exceeding the (calculated) expectations. The special Comfort Class criteria for noise and vibrations and in general for the comfort on board were easily met and the operations and performance of the crane where in full compliance. Coming Friday, the festive christening of the vessel will take place in Ijmuiden.
DEEP HELDER STARTS SEATRIALS
Foxhol 02/06/14 – Today, the 65 metre Multipurpose Offshore Vessel, Deep Helder, has departed our Foxhol yard in the direction of Delfzijl. During the week, the sea trial program will take place at the Waddenzee. After sea trials, some final work will be done before the vessel will be delivered to Seamar Subsea BV, for the christening ceremony on the 20th of June in IJmuiden.
FIFTH HULL FSIV SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED
Tolkamer 16/05/14 – Today the fifth Fast Supply Intervention Vessel for PEMEX (YN459) was launched. The hull was successfully launched in Rotterdam, whereby the tugboat was waiting to tow her to the yard in Lobith / Tolkamer, where she will be completed. This ship is part of a series of seven, whereby five vessels will be completed this summer.
DE HOOP DELIVERS EMERALD STAR (464)
Tolkamer 15/05/2014 – Today, the 135 metre cruise vessel Emerald Star has been delivered to the Australian client Emerald Waterways. The vessel features 91 cabins and has capacity to host a total of 182 passengers. The Emerald Star has been outfitted with large luxury suites most of which include a balcony. This up market cruise concept debut a revolutionary mid-level 6x4m pool with a bar, located in a multi-functional area at the rear of the ship. By night this area will convert to a cinema with seating for over 30 people.
FOURTH HULL FSIV SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED
Tolkamer 08/05/2014 – Today the fourth Fast Supply Intervention Vessel for PEMEX (YN458) was launched. The hull was successfully launched at Pattje in Waterhuizen, whereby the tugboat was waiting to tow her to the yard in Foxhol, where she will be completed. This ship is part of a series of seven, whereby five vessels will be completed before the end of July 2014.
EMERALD STAR SUCCESSFULL ON RIVER TRIALS
Tolkamer 07/05/2014 – Today at 14.00 hours the 135 meter river cruise vessel Emerald Star, our yard number 464, has successfully completed her official river trials. In the next few days the vessel shall be completed for her delivery.
