Keel laid for Dutch Navy’s Combat Support Ship Den Helder 03 Jun 2021 (Last Updated June 3rd, 2021 17:21)
In December last year, Damen Shipyards Galati performed the first steel cut for the RNLN’s new supply vessel.
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The keel-laying is a major milestone in the construction of the RNLN’s combat support ship. Credit: Damen Shipyards Group.
Damen Shipyards Galati has laid the keel for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s (RNLN) combat support ship (CCS) ‘Den Helder’, marking a key construction milestone.
Defence Material Organisation (DMO) director vice-admiral Arie Jan de Waard and RNLN Commander vice-admiral Rob Kramer performed the keel laying ceremony.
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The first two Island-class ferries transited from Romania to British Columbia on a semi-submersible vessel in 2019, entering service on the Powell River – Texada Island route and the Port McNeill – Alert Bay – Sointula Island route in mid-2020.
The hybrid diesel-electric ferries have a number of key features that support BC Ferries’ Clean Futures Plan and the company’s goal to be efficient and environmentally responsible throughout its system.
“Once electric charging technology can be installed at BC Ferries’ terminals, these new ships will be configured to operate as all battery-electric ferries, using clean renewable hydroelectric energy,” Captain
Jamie Marshall, BC Ferries’ Vice President, Shipbuilding & Innovation, said.
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Work will continue in Romania on the new ship until sea trials in August, B.C. Ferries said Thursday. The vessel will then sail to Point Hope Maritime in Victoria later this year for final preparations. Victoria-owned Point Hope Maritime has signed a long-term agreement with Damen to provide technical and warranty services for the ships. The first two Island-class vessels came into service on the Powell River-Texada Island and Port McNeill-Alert Bay-Sointula Island routes in mid-2020. The next four Island-class ferries are scheduled to begin service next year. The third and fourth ships will provide two-ship service on the Campbell River-Quadra Island route, while the fifth and sixth will provide two-ship service on the Nanaimo Harbour-Gabriola Island route in 2022.