The following is a press statement from the Damen Shipyards Group:
The first Damen Stan Patrol 3007 has arrived at
Damen Shipyards Gorinchem in the Netherlands for outfitting. The vessel is one
of nine that the Royal Bahamas Defence Force has ordered from Damen Shipyards.
The order features four Stan Patrol 4207 vessels, one RoRo 5612 and a further
three Stan Patrol 3007 vessels.
Damen has designed the Stan Patrol 3007 with the
client’s requirements in mind. Robin van der Zon, Project Manager at Damen
Shipyards Group explains: “These patrol vessels will prevent smuggling and
people trafficking, so it’s vital they can quickly reach places other vessels
cannot. For that reason we have developed the Stan Patrol 3007 to reach up to
24 knots with shallow draught.” Even at the highest speeds, Damen’s Sea Axe
hull design will ensure excellent efficiency and sea keeping.
The vessel design also features a recess in the aft
ship to accommodate a rigid inflatable boat (RIB), with high-speed
capabilities. “The RIB design is also new,” Mr Van der Zon says. “It features a
water jet, a new engine system and a propulsion arrangement designed for optimal
performance and reliability. She will be able to make speeds over 30 knots.”
Damen has designed the Stan Patrol 3007 to remain at
sea for up to one week at a time. To meet that requirement, they have provided
on board accommodation for a crew of 13, as well as a pantry and mess room.
“Over a period of approximately 15 weeks, we will install on board all machinery,
electrical installations, HVAC, navigational equipment, insulation and
carpentry,” states Mr Van der Zon.
“After launching, sea trials and extensive testing
will follow a commissioning period of approximately 5 weeks and the first Stan
Patrol 3007 should be delivered in week 26 of 2015. After delivery, the crew of
the vessel will undergo training in the Netherlands, before the vessel is shipped
to the Bahamas,” says Mr Van der Zon.
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