On 21 May, Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract with Protunus for the delivery of a Multi Cat (MuC) 2712. The vessel will strengthen the operational capabilities of Protunus and Pro Liquid and will support both in-house operations and international charter activities.
The contract was signed on 21 May. As a result of Damen’s stock building programme, the MuC 2712 was already under construction at the shipbuilder’s yard in Gorinchem, the Netherlands, when the order was placed.
Damen builds its vessels in series and on speculation, allowing its clients to take advantage of short lead times. Damen will deliver the MuC 2712, which will be named Protunus, in Q4 2026.
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Versatility
Protunus selected the vessel based on the strong reputation of Damen’s MuC series and the versatility these vessels offer within the offshore and maritime support market.
The MuC 2712 is designed for operations in unrestricted waters and is suited to a wide range of duties including anchor handling, dredge support, offshore support, towage, pushing, transport and hose handling.
Dutch companies Protunus and Pro Liquid intend to deploy the vessel globally in support of offshore, salvage, terminal and liquid cargo related operations.
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Tailored vessel
The vessel offers 32 tonnes of bollard pull, a spacious wheelhouse and comfortable accommodation. It features a 150-m2 deck area and deck store, two heavy-duty deck cranes and an anchor handling winch. A bow thruster provides increased manoeuvrability.
While the MuC 2712 is based on Damen’s proven design, the vessel has been tailored with several options to meet Protunus’ operational requirements. This includes enlarged accommodation facilities, a changing room, additional towing pins and a winch installation on the crane.
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IMO Tier III-ready
The MuC 2712 is also designed to be IMO Tier III-ready. In order to comply with the regulations, Protunus has opted to install a Damen Marine NOx Reduction System, a selective catalytic reduction system (SCR) that reduces NOx emissions by eighty per cent.
Picture by Damen.
