Rederij Groen has contracted Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam, part of Damen Shipyards Group, for two new Seismic Research Support Vessels (SRSVs).
The order follows the delivery of two chasers, the Aquarius-G and the Astra-G, earlier this year. Delivery of the new vessels is planned for the third quarter of 2014. Ship owner Groen has taken an option on a third, identical vessel to be delivered in 2015.
SRSVs
The new Damen SRSVs will be 35 x 8.70 m and will be propelled by two Azimuth thrusters, each powered by a 500 kW electric motor. Three Caterpillar gensets will provide electrical power. Rederij Groen is planning to put the vessels to work in the seismic Industry worldwide.
Like the earlier chasers, the new SRSVs will often operate alongside other vessels, assisting with board-to-board transhipment of goods and equipment. As seismic research is done at low speeds, stability and manoeuvrability are of the essence.
