Maritime
Damen Launches First Line Assistance Vessel
D amen has introduced the Responder 5413 – a new First Line Assistance Vessel . The company has pioneered this versatile , 54-metre vessel partly in response to the increasing number of extreme weather events across the globe , believing it can play a vital role as a first response vessel , capable of assisting a relief or emergency operation in a number of ways .
Designed for unrestricted service , the vessel demonstrates proven seakeeping behaviour . The Damen Responder 5413 is based on the successful Multi Purpose Vessel ( MPV ) 5413 . Four of these units were delivered to the leading offshore survey , geotechnical and seabed geophysical services company , Fugro , for use as surveying vessels .
The carefully considered layout includes a spacious aft deck , providing multiple container stowage possibilities , a RHIB in a slipway for fast and safe access to and from the vessel , crane capacity , and ample working areas .
The Damen Responder 5413 also has extended spaces for medical treatment , recovery and quarantine , and has an operations room , fitted with global communication equipment .
Ample container stowage Depending on the emergency , the Damen Responder can be fitted with containerised and / or modular equipment tailored to the specific needs of the incident . The Responder has fixed positions for three 20 ft ( TEU ) containers .
Containers can be easily mounted on the aft deck and can be utilised for :
• Modular workshop / storage
• Oil recovery equipment
• Diving equipment
• Fire fighting equipment
• Water making equipment
• Electrical power generation This flexible vessel is capable of operating in relatively shallow waters and has a crane capacity of 10 tonnes at 12 m . Swift delivery & competitive pricing With two vessels available , Damen can guarantee a swift delivery time and competitive pricing . Damen believes that this vessel could be the ideal solution for governments , local authorities or NGOS in need of a proven , economical vessel , which is suited for numerous environmental and protection tasks using modular , containerised equipment .
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