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Ports of Jersey Orders Damen Workboat
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Damen Shipyards Group said it has secured a contract to build a new workboat for the Ports of Jersey following a tender procedure.
The newbuild, a Shoalbuster 2711, is the second vessel of its kind ever to be built, and it will be the second Damen vessel to be operated by the Ports of Jersey, which has operated a Damen Shoalbuster 2709, named Duke of Normandy, for the past fifteen years
Ports of Jersey was looking for a vessel offering versatility, as Donford Nicholas, operations and commercial manager, explained: “Since our incorporation, Ports of Jersey Marine Services department has developed a presence in the commercial maritime world, while still undertaking regular maintenance work in local waters.
Damen signs with Ports of Jersey for Shoalbuster 2711
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract for a Shoalbuster 2711 – the second vessel of its kind ever to be built. The award of contract comes following a tender procedure. The new vessel will be the second Damen vessel to be operated by the Ports of Jersey, which has operated a Damen Shoalbuster 2709, named Duke of Normandy, for the past fifteen years.
Ports of Jersey was looking for a vessel offering versatility. As Donford Nicholas, operations and commercial manager, explains. “Since our incorporation, Ports of Jersey Marine Services department has developed a presence in the commercial maritime world, while still undertaking regular maintenance work in local waters.