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Bibby WaveMaster Horizon named at Damen Shipyards Galati

On 29 March 2019 Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania launched Bibby Marine Services’ second Service Operations Vessel (SOV) 9020.

During the same event, the vessel was officially named Bibby WaveMaster Horizon.

Upon delivery later this year, the SOV will begin maintenance work on two EnBW and Enbridge-owned windfarms in the German North Sea – Hohe See and Albatros – for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy and EnBW.

Damen developed the SOV 9020 vessel following close consultation with the offshore renewable energy industry.

The design combines walk-to-work capabilities with DP2 and an innovative hull along with a revolutionary interior and comprehensive features ensuring maximum efficiency of operation.

Damen began construction of the second SOV at the same time as the first vessel, the Bibby WaveMaster 1.

This meant that, when Bibby Marine Services and Siemens Gamesa confirmed their contract at the end of 2017, Damen was able to accelerate construction rapidly.

“This is one the principal benefits of Damen’s philosophy of standardised shipbuilding,” explains Damen sales manager Arjen van Elk. “Building in series means that we are able to deliver reliable, proven ships in the fastest possible timeframes, at competitive prices.

“We have received very positive feedback from Bibby Marine Services regarding Bibby WaveMaster 1, as a result of which we have every confidence that Bibby WaveMaster Horizon will make a fantastic asset for Bibby and for their clients. From the very outset of the development of the SOV, we have enjoyed a terrific collaboration with Bibby and I’m very pleased to see this continue.”

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