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Alnmaritec Launches Wind Farm Support Vessel

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

March 1, 2012

Alnmaritec recently successfully launched a new multi-purpose offshore wind farm support vessel, the Ocean Wind 5. The vessel is a variant of the extremely popular Wave Commander class from Alnmaritec.
The ship measures 16m x 7m and is fitted with twin Scania DI16 engines, giving her cruising speeds of over 24. On deck, the ship is fitted with a payload area both fore and aft, a substantial moon pool; internally, it has a survey station and comfortable accommodation for both passengers and crew. It has a separate raised wheelhouse area, providing all round views from the helm position and the survey station, while in the main accommodation, it has seating for 12, mess area, galley and WC; below decks, it has two sleeping cabins.
It is designed with the versatility to allow the ship to provide offshore support on wind farms during the construction phase, for survey work, for ROV and dive support as well as for technician and tool transfer during routine operations and maintenance phases.