Larus

The FPSO "P 35" of Petrobras was involved in a collision with the "Larus" on a Campos basin field off Brazil on Feb 18, 2017. The accident happened while the floating production, storage and offloading unit was being supplied with water. A lifeboat on the supply vessel was damaged. There were no injuries and production as unaffected. A support vessel was subsequently stationed beside the floater, while an investigation into the cause of the incident has been opened. Divers were ordered to carry out an inspection of the underwater part of the FPSO's hull.

Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore, a joint venture between Wilson Sons and the Chilean maritime services provider Ultramar, has taken delivery of a Damen PSV 5000. The vessel was built at Wilson Sons shipyard in Guaruja, Brazil. The delivery is the first of a two-vessel contract, with the second vessel due for completion later in 2016. “For this vessel, and the one still under construction, we provided the full engineering package in addition to certain key materials,” says Damen Sales Manager Americas Rutger Dolk. “A key point is that the engineering package takes into account the yard using local equipment and materials. We will also play a supporting role during the commissioning of both vessels.” At 85.25 metres long, with a 19-metre beam, this Damen PSV 5000 is to be known as Larus. Allowing for optimal use of the 920m2 deck area, the vessel is equipped with a travelling gantry crane along the work deck to allow optimal storage and movement of deck cargo.