Damen Shipyards has delivered a multi-role response vessel, MAI 0101, to a Romanian government agency. The vessel is based on a standard Damen Stan Patrol (SPa) 5009, tailored to the client’s multi-role requirements.
The Naval Detachment of the Romanian General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (Inspectoratul General pentru Situaţii de Urgenţă – IGSU) welcomed the vessel into service on 14 August, in a ceremony in the Port of Constanța.
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Multi-role capabilities
Damen Shipyards Galati completed, commissioned and delivered the Stan Patrol-based vessel. It is equipped to perform firefighting, search and rescue and emergency medical assistance duties in the Black Sea and the Mediterranean.
The vessel can handle fires both on board vessels and offshore energy infrastructure, as well as support firefighting and decontamination in operations in the water.
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Rapid response
The vessel features self-protection installations, radar and day and night surveillance cameras. Furthermore, also part of its equipment are rapid response boats and a rescue system and crane.
During rescue operations, the vessel has the capacity to evacuate up to fifty persons to safety. It is further equipped to provide emergency medical support. This includes Mobile Emergency Service for Resuscitation and Extrication (Serviciul Mobil de Urgență, Reanimare și Descarcerare (SMURD)) capabilities.
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Cooperation
Speaking at the event, Alexander Shamray, Damen Sales Manager East and South East Europe, said the vessel demonstrates the skills of Romanian shipbuilders and the strong cooperation between Romania and the Netherlands. He added that the MAI 0101 firefighting vessel represents a partnership focused on enhancing safety and protecting lives.
Picture: The MAI 0101 is a customised Damen Stan Patrol 5009 (photo by Damen Shipyards).
