Damen Shipyards Group and Ampelmann have joined forces to conduct tests with Ampelmann’s L-Type system on board a Damen Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 5009.
Damen is developing its marine access solutions in order to guarantee increased safety, reduced costs and efficiency in the global crew transfer market. As part of this mission, Damen has recently increased its cooperation with a number of access suppliers. On this occasion, the process has resulted in a live demonstration of a combined Ampelmann and Damen solution at a North Sea gas production platform.
Small Crew Vessels
The L-type is the smallest of Ampelmann’s systems, ideally suited for smaller crew vessels ranging from 30-50 metres without DP. The model combines safe and efficient transfer with a capability for reliable operation up to 1.5 metre Hs. After research, it became clear this profile could well be matched with the Damen FCS 5009.
The test results were so good, that the FCS 5009-L-type combination gained the confidence of a Tier 1 offshore gas production company operating in the North Sea, who allowed Damen and Ampelmann to test the combination offshore. This test was also concluded successfully.
