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Damen delivers third FCS 2710 Hybrid vessel to Purus Damen Shipyards Group has delivered the third in an order of three Fast Crew Suppliers (FCS) 2710 Hybrids to Purus. The vessels, the first of their kind, have been designed to provide low emission crew transfer services to the offshore wind sector. Aligned ambitions for sustainability Purus has the ambition to operate the most environmentally conscious fleet, including crew transfer vessels – a goal aligned with Damen’s aim to become the most sustainable maritime solutions provider. The vessels are fitted with 190 kW battery arrays that enable them to sail zero emissions while in harbour and when loitering at offshore wind farms. In addition to their hybrid capabilities, the FCS 2710 Hybrids are IMO Tier III compliant, with significantly reduced NOX and SOX emissions. With this performance, Purus aims to directly provide its clients with the benefits of reduced emissions and fuel consumption.

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🚢⚙️ Exciting News! Successful Upgrade of Bulk Handling Control and Proces System on Board an Anchor Handling Tug Supplier ⚙️🚢 We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of a major upgrade to the bulk handling control and process system on board one of our Anchor Handling Tug Suppliers (AHTS) vessels! 🌟 Improved Efficiency: The upgraded control system allows for smoother and more precise handling of bulk materials, enhancing efficiency and reducing turnaround times during loading and unloading operations. With streamlined processes in place, the vessel is now better equipped to meet the demands of our clients and exceed their expectations. 💡 Enhanced Safety: Safety is our top priority, and this upgrade includes advanced safety features designed to minimize risks during bulk handling operations. From automated monitoring systems to enhanced emergency protocols, we are committed to providing a safe working environment for the crew members and safeguarding the integrity of the vessel. 💰 Cost-Effective Solutions: By investing in cutting-edge technology and process optimization, we are not only improving operational efficiency but also driving cost savings for our Clients. The upgraded bulk handling system allows us to maximize the utilization of the vessel while minimizing operational expenses, ultimately delivering greater value to our clients. 👏 We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our dedicated team of engineers, technicians, and other Lion team members whose hard work and dedication made this upgrade and other projects possible. Together, we are shaping the future of maritime and portside dry bulk conveying and setting new standards for excellence in bulk handling operations. #MaritimeIndustry #BulkHandling #Innovation #Efficiency #SafetyFirst #AnchorHandlingTugSupplier #Upgrade

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#OW #BalticSea #collaboration Van Oord, Euroports and Smulders combine competence to build the leading Baltic Sea offshore wind energy center in the Port of Liepaja. Today, 25 April 2024, at the largest wind energy conference in the Baltics “WindWorks”, leading Dutch offshore wind farm and port construction company Van Oord announced an agreement with the international port operator Euroports and the steel structure manufacturer Smulders to create a consortium for joint development of an offshore wind and heavy lift terminal in the Port of Liepaja. The new terminal in the Port of Liepaja will address the lack of the port infrastructure capacity needed for the construction of windfarms in the Baltic Sea. Moreover, the new terminal will be used for handling other large size commodities and for industrial manufacturing purposes. A 55-hectare area will be created through land reclamation. Multifunctional cargo handling infrastructures will be constructed that will provide an opportunity for new production and/or assembly complexes. Euroports is one of the largest port infrastructure companies in Europe with 50 terminals globally and logistic platforms all over the world, strategically located on key trade routes in Europe and China. Smulders is a multidisciplinary international construction company with more than 1700 employees spread across the sites in Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, and the United Kingdom, focusing on civil and industrial projects involving steel, and offshore wind energy. Van Oord Project Manager Mark Bot: “Signing of this MoU with our partners is a huge step in the development of the new offshore wind and heavy lift terminal in Liepaja. Not only does it confirm the sincere interest of important industry partners, but it also brings the necessary expertise and commitment that are needed to develop a project of this magnitude in Liepaja”.     Liepaja SEZ CEO Uldis Hmieļevskis expressed his satisfaction that the leading companies in the offshore wind industry have united and selected Liepaja as the most suitable place for the establishment of an offshore wind support base in the Baltic Region. "Van Oord, Euroports and Smulders are industry professionals who, by combining and sharing their competence in the sphere of wind energy, will contribute to the transformation of the energy industry in the Baltic Region and ensure good changes for the next generations". The signed consortium agreement between Van Oord, Euroports and Smulders is the next step in achieving excellence in all aspects of the project development:  Combining and leveraging knowledge from design to construction, commissioning, and maintenance.  Creation of full-fledged solutions in the production of steel parts, logistics efficiency in the transportation of wind farm components. Establishment of optimized supply chains, minimizing possible risks, which will create positive financial circulation.  

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