Wilson Sons from Brazil and Damen Shipyards Group have signed a contract for two Damen PSV 5000s. Wilson Sons will build the vessels locally using a Damen design, engineering and material package.
The PSV 5000s, measuring 85 m in length and 19 m in width, will feature a diesel-electric propulsion line with DP2 station keeping capabilities. The vessels will comply to the specifications of the sixth round of the Program for the Renovation of the Offshore Support Fleet of Petrobras, including a travelling gantry crane for offshore operations. Future upgrades such as bulk handling systems have also been taken into account in the design.
The vessels will be built at Wilson Sons Guarujá II (SP) and delivered to WilsonSons Ultratug, who will operate the vessels on a 6 + 6 year charter contract with Petrobras. Damen and Wilson Sons have been working together for more than twenty years.
