Exclusive: OWS’ “Offshore Waddenzee” Vessel Christened

Just a few moments ago, Offshore Wind Services’ (OWS) vessel Offshore Waddenzee was christened at Damen Shipyards. 

Exclusive OWS' Offshore Waddenzee Vessel Christened

The FCS 2008 is the second vessel ordered by the company from Damen this year. Damen Shipyards Den Helder in the Netherlands has outfitted the vessel with a second generator set and an offshore crane.

Exclusive OWS' Offshore Waddenzee Vessel Christened
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The vessel is going to be working alongside two other OWS vessels on the construction phase of the Luchterduinen Offshore Wind Farm for Van Oord.

Watch this short video of the most important moment at a vessel’s christening ceremony.

Offshore WIND staff, August 20, 2014; Image and video: Navingo