Conversion will certainly see 650 lots of brand-new steel enter into vessel, while 300 lots of repetitive framework will certainly be eliminated
Norwegian fish feed circulation expert Eidsvaag has actually gotten Damen Shipyards to transform a system supply vessel right into a fish feed provider.
“One of the main things that made Damen stand out as a strong candidate in the tender process was their previous experience with the vessel,” claims Vidar Eidsvaag, basic supervisor and also proprietor atEidsvaag
The vessel, currently relabelled Eidsvaag Opal, belonged to a six-vessel order Damen developed for overseas supply firm, World Wide Supply, and also was supplied in 2013 as the World Opal.
The tender for the conversion was won by Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm), which was one of the most appropriate shipyard in the team for the job, based upon its centers. Also an aspect was its closeness to Niron Staal, Damen’s expert steel producer, as the conversion entails a great deal of steelwork.
The Eidsvaag Opal got to the backyard in the last weeks of 2019. The initially job was the elimination of the primary deck, after which the vessel was halved and also sub-contractor Mammoet relocated the aft area of the vessel 10 meters back in order to permit area for the installation of a brand-new 4.9-meter area.
Another 31 brand-new steel constructions are currently being placed right into the hull and also separated right into sponsons and also a brand-new “big bag” hold. In total amount, 650 tonnes of brand-new steel will certainly be produced by Niron Staal and also set up in Eidsvaag Opal while she remains in completely dry dock at DSAm. Some 300 lots of repetitive ship’s framework will certainly additionally be eliminated as component of the conversion procedure.
The job will certainly additionally consist of boosting the light beam with side boxes to provide added security and also additional freight ability.
When total, the vessel will certainly have the ability to carry 2,800 lots of feed each time and also will certainly be fitted with 5 brand-new cranes and also a feed discharger.
Damen’s previous performance history consists of the conversion of a Damen Combi Coaster right into a fish feed transport vessel. That task entailed the shipbuilder reducing the vessel in order to supply the included ability to move essential for running within fish ranches. The vessel was after that equipped with 64 silos for the transport of various sorts of fish food.
