Vroon Names VOS Vigilant, Latest Addition to Its Fleet (UK)

Vroon, on February 24th 2012, held the namegiving ceremony for VOS Vigilant in Aberdeen, UK. The vessel was christened by Mrs Annthea Hardie, wife of Mr Mark Hardie, BP Logistics and Infrastructure Manager. VOS Vigilant, a field-support vessel, is the penultimate in a series constructed for Vroon at the Astilleros Zamakona Shipyard, Pasaia.

The vessel is part of Vroon’s extensive fleet of modern vessels providing a range of emergency response and cargo support to the offshore industry. She is operated by Vroon Offshore Services Ltd. in Aberdeen and is currently on a long-term time charter to BP.

VESSEL PARTICULARS:

Length o.a –  60.00 m

Beam  – 12.70 m

Rescue draft  – 4.50 m

GT/NT –  1,734 / 520

Main engine output – 2x Diesel Electric propulsion system – 1,600 kW

Rescue Equipment –  2x 15-man daughter craft, 1x 15-man fast-rescue craft

Additional Capabilities – Clear Deck Area – 200 m2; Water Capacity – 400 cubic m;  Fuel Capacity – 340 cubic m

Zamakona offers a global response to the needs of the sector. This results in a quality service that covers any need for construction, repair or assistance. 100 years of experience and continuous development of workers and engineering, enables Zamakona to handle any project with confidence, and security.

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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, February 27, 2012; Image: vroon