Damen Shipyards Group has delivered the third in an order of three Quick Crew Suppliers (FCS) 2710 Hybrids to Purus. The newest supply, Lowestoft, joins lately delivered sister vessels Tenby and Padstow.
Purus has the ambition to function probably the most environmentally acutely aware fleet, together with crew switch vessels – a objective aligned with Damen’s purpose to develop into probably the most sustainable maritime options supplier. The vessels, the primary of their form, have been designed to supply low emission crew switch providers to the offshore wind sector. They’re fitted with 190 kW battery arrays that allow them to sail zero emissions whereas in harbour and when loitering at offshore wind farms.
Along with their hybrid capabilities, the FCS 2710 Hybrids are IMO Tier III compliant, with considerably decreased NOX and SOX emissions. With this efficiency, Purus goals to straight present its purchasers with the advantages of decreased emissions and gas consumption.
A rising fleet of low emission vessels
The contract for the three vessels was signed in October 2022 throughout the Damen Maritime Competition, an annual occasion the shipbuilder holds at its HQ within the Netherlands to showcase the most recent maritime options.
The newest supply, Lowestoft, joins lately delivered sister vessels Tenby and Padstow – all named in honour of British ports – within the firm’s rising fleet. Purus at present has an additional eight vessels on order with Damen – a 90-metre Commissioning Service Operations Vessel, three FCS 3210 vessels, and 4 further FCS 2710 Hybrids – every of which is developed to supply low emission efficiency.
Following the supply of the Padstow and Tenby, the vessels went straight on to constitution the place they’re performing properly. Damen will assist the FCS 2710 Hybrids deliveries through their Service Hub in Southampton, UK. Purus may have entry to native assist, each scheduled and unscheduled, in addition to to spare elements and elements to assist them guarantee maximal uptime. Supply: Damen
