Netherlands' Herman Senior awards LOI for 49-metre workboat

Netherlands-based marine services provider Herman Senior has entered into a letter of intent (LOI) for a new multi-purpose vessel that will serve the offshore energy and marine construction markets.

The 49-metre-long vessel will be the first in a new series. Spud poles, a four-point mooring system, and a DP2 system will enable the vessel to maintain position in all circumstances in both shallow and deep waters.

The 16-metre beam will ensure the stability to accommodate an array of equipment via the open aft deck. This includes a moveable, hydraulic A-frame, a 14-metre cable carousel, and two knuckle boom cranes, one of which will feature an active heave compensated winch.

The vessel will be able to undertake a broad scope of work. Amongst the operations it can perform are transportation of cargo and maintenance duties for the offshore energy sectors, diving support operations, pipeline work, and cable maintenance and repair.

MLC 2006-compliant accommodation will be available for 34 personnel.