Damen Shipyards has started a construction programme of three shallow draft multipurpose support vessels at Albwardy Damen
Three shallow draft multipurpose a construction programme has started at Damen Shipyards support vessels at Albwardy Damen in the UAE, anticipating increased offshore and dredging activity.
The vessels are proven Damen models, ideal for the operating conditions in the region including shallow waters.
Initial programme
This initial programme will be comprised of a 27-metre Multi Cat 2712 for delivery in November 2025, a 33-metre Multi Cat 3313 SD (shallow draft) for delivery in December 2025, and a 27-metre Shoalbuster 2711 for delivery in February 2026.
All three types are highly versatile workboats capable of undertaking a wide range of support activities including dredging and offshore installation and maintenance, two of the main areas of anticipated growth.
IMO Tier III
All the vessels are more than capable of undertaking anchor handling, buoy handling, dredging support, general port maintenance, plough dredging, and towing / pushing.
The vessels are fully prepared to be certified according to IMO Tier III emission regulations.
Shoalbuster class
The Shoalbuster class is particularly well adapted for operations in shallow waters and the Shoalbuster 2711 is a mid-range model that comes fully equipped for towage together with 41-tonnes of bollard pull, waterfall winch and deck crane as standard.
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Multi Cat
With a draught of just 3.0 metres it is well-suited for offshore and shallow draft works. For ultra-shallow waters, the Multi Cat 3313 SD is unbeatable with a draught of just 2.2 metres, and its 200 m2 of deck space makes it ideal for anchor, hose handling and carrying equipment and containers.
The Multi Cat 2712 is a fully equipped mid-size Multi Cat capable of being deployed for all types of activities with 30+ tonnes of bollard pull.
Family-owned company
Damen Shipyards is a family-owned company in the shipbuilding community on the River Merwede in the Netherlands. With 54 companies, Damen has shipyards and service hubs worldwide.
The commonality and reliability of the Damen Shipyards portfolio equals reduced maintenance requirements,
Leading to maximum vessel uptime, and resulting in the lowest possible total cost of ownership over the vessel’s lifecycle.
Since 1927, Damen has delivered more than 6,500 vessels and today generates over €2B annually
Source : Press release
