Vos-Famous

On Tuesday, 16 January, VOS Famous successfully completed sea trials, crew training and familiarisation, following installation of a Sealift Rescue System. The Sealift Rescue System has been specifically designed to contend with the challenges of safely recovering casualties from the water in upper sea states, when waves can be higher than 3.5m. It consists of a basket attached to a hydraulic arm on deck which pivots out over the water. The System can be operated by one crew member, from a secure location on either deck or bridge, using a portable, remote control. It has an operating lift capacity of two metric tonnes, has been load-tested to four metric tonnes and can cover a catchment area of 40m2. The System guarantees a controlled extraction of casualties, aiming to maintain them in a stable, horizontal position.

On Monday July 20,2015, VOS Famous arrived safely in Aberdeen, following her journey from China, the company said in its press release. VOS Famous is the fourth vessel of a series of six 50m emergency response and rescue vessels being built at Jiangsu Island Shipbuilding Industry Co. Ltd. in Nanjing. The first three vessels, VOS Fabulous, VOS Fairness and VOS Faithful, are already operating out of Aberdeen for Vroon Offshore Services. As her sister vessels, VOS Famous will be operational in the North Sea, working out of Aberdeen under management of Vroon Offshore Services.