Damen signs LOI with Herman Sr. for new MPV 4916

Tuesday, November 26 2024

General – New MPV

Damen Shipyards Group and Herman Sr. have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for the construction of a new Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) 4916.

The LOI was signed during the Offshore Energy exhibition in Amsterdam on 26 November by Jeroen van Woerkum on behalf of Damen and Chris and Erwin van Dodewaard on behalf of Herman Sr.

The MPV 4916 will be the first in a series of vessels combining the qualities of the Damen Shoalbuster and Multi Cat series to offer next-level versatility in the workboat sector.

The vessel’s versatility results from numerous factors. These include its multiple means of positioning such as spud poles, four-point mooring, DP2, and even beaching. With this, the vessel is able to maintain position in all circumstances, in waters shallow and deep.

The 16-metre beam ensures the stability to accommodate an array of equipment, hosted by the vessel’s ample deck space. This includes a moveable, hydraulic A-frame, and two knuckle boom cranes, the aft crane featuring an active heave compensated winch.

The MPV 4916 provides accommodation for up to 34 persons. The safety and comfort of those on board is assured with the vessel’s SPS code accreditation, and full MLC2006 compliance.

The MPV 4916 also boasts COMF-3 notation thanks to its extreme low levels of noise and vibration.

With the capability to carry its own 14-metre carousel containing approximately 350 tonnes of cable, the vessel can undertake cable laying operations in areas larger vessels cannot operate. This includes, with its beaching capability, connecting cables to shore.