Damen’s new baby goes electric
The latest addition to the Damen family the zero emissions Multi Cat 1908 Electric was unveiled on day one of Seawork by Jeroen van Woerkum, Commercial Manager at Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld.
The vessel represents a powerful combination; pairing Damen’s 25 years of Multi Cat experience with cutting-edge technology to make zero emissions workboat operations a reality.
The MuC 1908 E is able to operate for up to twelve hours on a single charge, bringing a full day’s work comfortable into range. The batteries are, additionally, able to power the vessel for up to a decade following delivery.
The Multi Cat also benefits from Damen’s experience in digitalisation. The vessel features Triton, Damen’s award-winning connected vessel platform.
Designed to operate inland, in harbour and along the coast, up to 20 nautical miles from shore, the MuC 1908 E is capable of diverse tasks including pushing, towing, anchor handling, buoy recovery, surveying, bunker supply, waste/oil recovery and support duties.
In line with its philosophy of supporting its clients with tailored services packages throughout the lifecycle, Damen aims to go beyond the delivery of a vessel, taking on an integrator role. In the case of an electric vessel, this can include providing consultancy and advice, for example relating to the local electricity supply and the infrastructure required to work with it. The company also offers training for crews in order to familiarise them with the operation of an electric vessel.
Jeroen van Woerkum, Commercial Manager at Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld said, “With our commitment to increased maritime sustainability, we wanted to create a versatile workboat that could bring zero emissions performance to a wide range of operations.
“A Multi Cat is the perfect vessel for this, thanks to its flexibility and versatility. Further to this, the MuC 1908 suggested itself for the task, having been so successful over the years.
What we have done, is taken a proven platform, and combined it with the experience we have gained in recent years in electrification, to create an innovative vessel that has the potential to make a considerable impact on maritime emissions.”
Based on its practice of building its standard vessels in series and keeping them in stock to facilitate rapid delivery, Damen is planning to commence construction of the first MuC 1908 E in Q4 2023 at its Hardinxveld yard in the Netherlands.
The vessel represents a powerful combination; pairing Damen’s 25 years of Multi Cat experience with cutting-edge technology to make zero emissions workboat operations a reality.
The MuC 1908 E is able to operate for up to twelve hours on a single charge, bringing a full day’s work comfortable into range. The batteries are, additionally, able to power the vessel for up to a decade following delivery.
The Multi Cat also benefits from Damen’s experience in digitalisation. The vessel features Triton, Damen’s award-winning connected vessel platform.
Designed to operate inland, in harbour and along the coast, up to 20 nautical miles from shore, the MuC 1908 E is capable of diverse tasks including pushing, towing, anchor handling, buoy recovery, surveying, bunker supply, waste/oil recovery and support duties.
In line with its philosophy of supporting its clients with tailored services packages throughout the lifecycle, Damen aims to go beyond the delivery of a vessel, taking on an integrator role. In the case of an electric vessel, this can include providing consultancy and advice, for example relating to the local electricity supply and the infrastructure required to work with it. The company also offers training for crews in order to familiarise them with the operation of an electric vessel.
Jeroen van Woerkum, Commercial Manager at Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld said, “With our commitment to increased maritime sustainability, we wanted to create a versatile workboat that could bring zero emissions performance to a wide range of operations.
“A Multi Cat is the perfect vessel for this, thanks to its flexibility and versatility. Further to this, the MuC 1908 suggested itself for the task, having been so successful over the years.
What we have done, is taken a proven platform, and combined it with the experience we have gained in recent years in electrification, to create an innovative vessel that has the potential to make a considerable impact on maritime emissions.”
Based on its practice of building its standard vessels in series and keeping them in stock to facilitate rapid delivery, Damen is planning to commence construction of the first MuC 1908 E in Q4 2023 at its Hardinxveld yard in the Netherlands.
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