Patrol vessel for Nigeria
Private operator takes delivery of a patrol vessel
SOUTH AFRICA: Homeland Integrated Offshore Services Ltd (Homeland IOSL) has taken a delivery of an offshore patrol vessel from Damen Shipyards Cape Town to undertake offshore patrol duties within Nigerian maritime waters.
The delivery of the FCS 3307 marks the tenth Damen vessel to join the Homeland fleet, reflecting ongoing fleet expansion efforts. Homeland IOSL signed the contract for the new vessel last year. Damen’s approach of building vessels in series and keeping them in stock allows for rapid delivery of proven products to its clients.
The FCS 3307 Patrol is equipped with Damen’s Sea Axe hull technology, which allows it to cut through water at high speeds, ensuring safety, stability, and comfort for the crew, alongside enhanced manoeuvrability, and fuel efficiency. The vessel also features a spacious aft deck, facilitating the transfer of cargo to offshore facilities.
The recently delivered vessel includes custom features such as ballistic protection in the wheelhouse and messroom area. It also features an electronic fuel monitoring system (EFMS), to allow the operators to monitor fuel use in real time, taking steps to address inefficiencies and reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
Homeland IOSL’s FCS 3307 Patrol comes equipped with a night vision camera and a daughter craft to enhance its operational capabilities around the clock.
In addition to the vessel, Damen is providing extensive aftersales support including crew training and a comprehensive spare parts package. Homeland IOSL also benefits from access to Damen's technical facilities, which support both scheduled and unscheduled services to maximise vessel uptime.
Homeland IOSL operates in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, offering a wide range of services including marine vessel logistics, engineering, procurement, installation and construction, facility maintenance, and project management. Additionally, Homeland provides technical manpower services, oil country tubular goods (OCTG) services, and automated gas oil (AGO) supply services.
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