SeaZip Orders Twin Axe Catamarans

Damen Shipyards and SeaZip Offshore Service today (Nov. 29) signed a contract at the EWEA conference in
Amsterdam, The Netherlands. SeaZip has ordered two Twin Axe Fast Crew Suppliers for offshore wind work, according to a statement from the Dutch shipbuilder.

The first FCS 2610 was delivered early 2011 and offers reduced peak accelerations of up to 75 percent, reduced added resistance in waves of up to 60 percent and has transferred maintenance crew to turbines in wave heights of 1.9 meters.

The new design with its twin axe catamaran was designed to withstand conditions in deeper seas as offshore wind farms are being installed at greater distances from shore. The 19.4-meter long FCS has a range of over 1000 nautical miles and, a 20,000-liter fuel tank.

The vessels will be built at Damen Shipyards Singapore and delivery is set for the third quarter of 2012. 

Photo shows rendering of Twin Axe catamaran, a vessel designed for offshore wind farm support. Courtesy of Damen Shipyard.