The KNVTS has announced the nominees for its annual Ship of the Year Award. This year's competitors are (in random order):
Kroonborg
This Walk-to-Work vessel built by by Royal Niestern Sander for Royal Wagenborg and NAM/Shell UK transports maintenance personnel from and to unmanned offshore gas and oil production platforms. The vessel offers comfortable accommodation for those not used to being at sea and is able to remain stable in waves of up to 2.5 metres. The vessel has a motion-compensating Ampelmann gangway and Barge Master with knuckleboom crane on board and houses many energy efficient solutions.
Equanimity
The 91.5 metre yacht Equanimity was built by Oceanco. The vessel can reach speeds of up to 19.5 knots and has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. It is PYC compliant and meets all safety requirements without any apparent concessions on aesthetical and technical elements. One of its main features includes a beach club, including a gymnasium, massage room, sauna, steam room, experience shower and plunge pool with folding platforms giving direct access to the sea.
Karina
Fast Supply Vessel Karina was built by Shipyard De Hoop. The vessel is designed for the combined transport of deck cargo and passengers to offshore oil fields. Custom designed by De Hoop to stringent environmental control, the hybrid diesel-electric powered 55 metre FSV is constructed primarily for low fuel consumption. The vessels are powered by a unique hybrid diesel-direct/diesel-electric system.
The winner will be announced at the Maritime Awards Gala on 2 November 2015.
Picture: The winner will take home a wooden ship model in a glass case.
