Original news was published on 7 August, 2014

7-Oceans naming ceremony at Maaskant Shipyards. Courtesy of Damen Shipyards Group.
 
Three Seismic Research Support Vessels for Rederij Groen

Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam has delivered 7-Oceans, a highly specialized support vessel, to Rederij Groen in the Netherlands. The vessel will be used under charter by Dolphin Geophysical.

The vessel is one of three in a series designed to support seismic research operations, Damen Shipyards, parent company of Maaskant, said in a statement. Dolphin Geophysical opted for a 35-meter design from Vestvaerftet in Denmark with an ICE-class rating to operate in Arctic waters.

“This design is even closer to a fishing vessel compared to the two 40-meter new-builds Maaskant delivered to Rederij Groen last year,” a Damen spokesman said.

Two Veth azimuth stern drives were installed for optimum maneuverability. Three Caterpillar C18 generator sets power the vessel. 7-Oceans can accommodate a crew of six with extra capacity for eight service crew.

Maaskant will deliver the second vessel in October, followed by the third in March 2015.

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