MAI 0101, completed, commissioned and delivered by Damen Shipyards Galati, has been handed over to the Naval Detachment of the Romanian General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations in a ceremony in the Port of Constanța.
The multi-role response vessel is equipped to perform firefighting, search and rescue and emergency medical assistance duties in the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. Based on a standard Damen Stan Patrol (SPa) 5009, the vessel has been customised to service the client’s (Inspectoratul General pentru Situaţii de Urgenţă - IGSU) multi-role requirements.
Fitted out with self-protection installations, radar and day and night surveillance cameras MAI 0101is able to handle fires both on board vessels and offshore energy infrastructure, as well as supporting firefighting and water decontamination operations.
During rescue operations, the vessel has the capacity to evacuate up to 50 persons to safety and is further equipped to provide emergency medical support, including Mobile Emergency Service for Resuscitation and Extrication (Serviciul Mobil de Urgență, Reanimare și Descarcerare (SMURD)) capabilities.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Alexander Shamray, Damen Sales Manager East and South East Europe, said, “Today, we celebrate more than a vessel. We celebrate a capability that will help protect lives. For Damen, it is a source of great pride to contribute to this important mission.
“We are especially proud that this vessel was built here in Romania. It showcases the exceptional skill, dedication, and craftsmanship of Romanian shipbuilders and demonstrates that Romania continues to play an important role in the European maritime industry. The story of the MAI 0101 firefighting vessel is a story of partnership. It reflects the strong cooperation between Romania and the Netherlands, and all those who work together toward a common goal: enhancing safety and serving society.”
