Image of the Day: Van Oord’s Vessel Drops Anchor in Rotterdam

RHB Terminal, located at Waalhaven in Rotterdam, today welcomed Van Oord’s first offshore installation vessel Aelous.

This offshore installation vessel has a length of 139 m, 38 m in the beam, a design draught of 5.7 m and a cruising speed of 12 knots.

She is equipped with a crane that can lift 990 tonnes and has accommodation facilities for 75 crew. The Aeolus can be jacked up and can work in a water depth of up to 55 m.

World Maritime News Staff; Image: RHB Rotterdam