'Mermaid Searcher' is a multi-purpose vessel built by Guangzhou Panyu Lingsham shipyard, China for Mermaid Marine Australia (MMA).
The vessel, which was delivered in September last year, can serve as an offshore PSV, research survey ship or ROV vessel acting as the mother ship for remotely operated underwater vehicles. The vessel was recently fitted with Solarola screens from UK-based Solar Solve Marine.
Measuring 53.8 metres in length on a beam of 13.8 metres and a 4.5-metre depth, the 988DWT vessel is powered by a 2,385kW engine and has berths for 38 personnel.
"This type of vessel has windows all round the wheelhouse and bridge control areas, with the aft windows looking out onto the deck working areas," said Carl Johnson, Solar Solve Marine's Operations Director. "Consequently, although the vessel is relatively small, 35 windows, which is a significant number, have been fitted with Solarola screens to reject glare, heat and UV radiation from the sun."
Julie Lightfoot, Managing Director of Solar Solve added that offshore operations were demanding, hectic and potentially dangerous.
"Anything a responsible vessel operator can do to help protect personnel is always appreciated by the crew. The installation of Solarola screens is one such measure."
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