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Bibby Marine Services Ltd SOV with W2W. More access. More efficiency. More comfort. More safety In 2017 Bibby Line Group will reach another milestone in its 210 year old history when it takes delivery of the Bibby WaveMaster 1, a vessel designed specifically for operations & maintenance and construction support activities of wind farms.
Bibby Marine Services Ltd 105 Duke Street L1 5JQ Liverpool United Kingdom T +44 (0)151 794 10 34 F +44 (0)151 794 10 99 E enquiries@bibbymarineservices.com I www.bibbymarineservices.com Bibby Marine Services Limited Contact: Stephen Blaikie CEO
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Bibby Marine Services is currently building Bibby WaveMaster 1, the first in a new generation of Service Operations Vessels serving the needs of Offshore Windfarm operators. Due for completion in August 2017 this speculatively built vessel represents the first significant investment by Bibby into the marine renewables sector. Bibby are delighted to be working with Damen, one of the great names in shipping. Damen and Bibby are a similar size, both have a strong marine heritage and, almost uniquely are both family owned. Both companies focus on innovation and have similar corporate values. A collaborative approach was adopted in the design process. Bibby added our input about what we felt the customers’ requirements
were and Damen modified the vessel to suit our suggestions, particularly the internal layout, work flows and the need for a ‘step less’ approach. Additional customer feedback was then incorporated in the final design. Designed to handle well in excess of 2.50-metre significant wave heights, the Bibby WaveMaster 1 is fully adapted to cope with harsh North Sea conditions and crew comfort has been given the highest priority. Some of the features are: • unique hull form and DP2 ensure max stability and operability in severe sea states; • smart logistics/personnel workflows with step-less capability; • unique fuel saving dual engine power configuration for lower operating costs; • multi- stop elevator, height adjustable
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pedestal and UpTime W2W gangway for max access; daughter craft, CTV landings/ refueling, and helideck for increased access and max flexibility; large covered/air conditioned six container warehouse, large deck area, ten containers with crane; 60 ensuite cabins, numerous offices and leisure facilities. Max 90 pax.; comfort Class 2 accommodation.
Bibby WaveMaster 1 is much more than a vessel it is a ‘total access and accommodation’ solution. The development of this vessel started from scratch as opposed to being an evolution of an existing design. Great care has been taken over the design period to incorporate customer needs to ensure suitability to the tasks for which it has been designed.