The first two of a series of Damen Stan Patrol 5009 vessels for the Romanian government have completed their construction and fit-out at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania. Their electrical systems have been installed and integrated by Alewijnse.

With many migrant boats getting into difficulties in the Mediterranean Sea, the Romanian government is in the process of significantly expanding its emergency response fleet. The Stan Patrol 5009 vessels are ideal for these missions.

The fleet expansion is part of the Vision 2020 project initiated by the Romanian General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations, which aims to improve disaster response capability. With these new search and rescue ships, Romania will be better equipped to handle the numerous emergency calls that come from the Black and the Mediterranean Seas.

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Drones, unmanned vehicles and fast intervention boats

The two new vessels were being equipped for both search and rescue missions, and firefighting. They will be able to remain at sea for up to three days without refuelling and accommodate up to fifty refugees on board.

The ships are also equipped with a helicopter transfer platform (winch-only) and have the capability to deploy drones, unmanned vehicles and fast intervention boats. They will also feature extensive communication and navigation systems that will enable them to participate in coordinated missions with other ships, vehicles and aircraft.

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Electrical solutions

The decision to construct the ships at Damen Shipyards Galati was due to the company having long experience in the country. Alewijnse has a close relationship with Damen, which includes it having had a permanent presence in the shipyard for decades, providing electrical systems installation and integration services.

Alewijnse supplied and integrated the electrical solutions on board the vessels
Alewijnse supplied and integrated the electrical solutions on board the vessels (photo supplied by Alewijnse).

For the two new 50-metre Stan Patrol 5009 rescue ships, Alewijnse has provided a complete package of electrical installations and automation systems. The package has included consultancy, engineering, panel building, installation and commissioning.

Picture (top): Damen Stan Patrol 5009 vessel for the Romanian government (supplied by Alewijnse).

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