Hamburg-based Opus Marine has signed an order for a Twin Axe hull Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) from Damen Shipyards Group. The FCS 2610, being constructed at Damen Shipyards Singapore, will be the first Damen vessel in Opus Marine’s fleet.

Following delivery, the FCS 2610, which Opus Marine is going to name Verdi, will provide crew transfer services to and from offshore wind farms. The contract for the order was signed on 24 February. The vessel will be delivered in week 25, a project execution of sixteen weeks.

Increased Accommodation Capacity

Damen is customising the vessel to the client’s specific requirements. This includes a full paint job in the company’s colours and increased on board accommodation capacity from 12 to 24 persons in compliance with the new German SPS rules.