VOS Seeker - Namegiving Ceremony
10 February 2009
We are pleased to announce that the Namegiving Ceremony for the VOS Seeker took place today, Tuesday 10 February, at the Astilleros Zamakona Shipyard in Spain. The vessel was christened by Miss Alejandra Ibarra.
The VOS Seeker, a field-support vessel, built at the Astilleros Zamakona Shipyard, will join Vroon's growing fleet of modern vessels providing a range of emergency response and cargo support for the offshore industry. Delivery of the vessel is expected in the first week of March.
The vessel will be operated by Vroon Offshore Services Ltd and is currently being marketed to work in the UKCS.
Vessel Particulars
| Length overall | 60.0 m |
| Beam | 12.70 m |
| Rescue draft | 4.50 m |
| GT/NT | 1,536 / 438 |
| Built | 2009 |
| Main engine output | 2 x Diesel Electric propulsion system - 1,600 kW |
| Rescue Equipment | 1 x 15 man daughter craft 1 x 15 man fast-rescue craft |
| Additional Capabilities | Clear Deck Area - 250 m2 Water Capacity - 400 cubic metres Fuel Capacity - 340 cubic metres |
