Damen Shipyards Cape Town, a subsidiary of Dutch shipbuilding major Damen, has delivered a fast crew supplier (FCS) 3307 patrol vessel to Nigerian Homeland Integrated Offshore Services (Homeland IOSL).
The vessel, on charter with an international energy company, will perform offshore patrol duties to enhance the security of personnel, assets and the environment in Nigerian maritime territories, according to Damen.
As informed, the FCS 3307 Patrol is equipped with Damen’s advanced ‘Sea Axe’ hull technology, which, reportedly, allows it to cut through the water at high speeds, ensuring safety, stability and comfort for the crew, alongside enhanced maneuverability and fuel efficiency. The vessel also features an aft deck, facilitating the transfer of cargo to offshore facilities.
Louis Ekere, CEO of Homeland IOSL, said: “Together with Damen as a strategic partner, Homeland IOSL is dedicated to surpassing client expectations through stringent regulatory compliance and adherence to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) guidelines. We also employ top-tier personnel to support our operations while maintaining the highest QHSE standards.”
“The recently delivered vessel includes custom features such as ballistic protection in the wheelhouse and messroom area. It also features an electronic fuel monitoring system (EFMS), to allow the operators to monitor fuel use in real time, taking steps to address inefficiencies and reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Homeland IOSL’s FCS 3307 Patrol comes equipped with a night vision camera and a daughter craft to enhance its operational capabilities around the clock.”
“In addition to the vessel, Damen is providing extensive aftersales support including crew training and a comprehensive spare parts package. Homeland IOSL also benefits from access to Damen’s technical facilities, which support both scheduled and unscheduled services to maximise vessel uptime.”
To note, the contract for this vessel was signed last year, and the delivery marks the tenth Damen vessel to join the Homeland fleet.
It is worth mentioning that Damen was at the center of many worldwide projects in the past year. The recent activities include a contract with Dutch design, engineering and support service provider Nevesbu for the platform engineering scope of the Plataforma Estratégica de Superficie (PES) frigate for Colombia and the delivery of the second in a series of two offshore patrol vessels (OPV) 2600 to the Pakistan Navy.