China: NESS Lays Keel for Vroon’s New ERRV

The keel-laying ceremony for VOS Famous, Vroon’s new Emergency Rescue and Response Vessels/ Safety Standby Vessel, (NESS Hull number ESS110105) took place on Friday October 12th, at Nanjing East Star Shipbuilding in Nanjing, China.

Vessel Particulars

Survivor Class / Cat B (300 Survivors)

Length Overall / 50m

Beam / 13.2m

Summer Draft / 3.75m

Net Registered Tonnage / TBC

Gross Registered Tonnage / 1400t

Main Propulsion Type / 2 x Variable Pitch Propeller

The vessel is scheduled for delivery to VOS Ltd. in 2013.

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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, October 17, 2012; Image: vroonoffshore