Marilyn M Added to GSS Marine Services Fleet
GSS Marine Services, The Netherlands, and a subsidiary of UK-based GSS Marine Services, announced that their new Eurocarrier Marlilyn M has left the harbour of Maassluis to start on her first assignment. Immediately after delivery, the vessel departed for dredging support work along the Belgian coastline.
In recent years GSS Marine Services has experienced growth and Marilyn M is the ninth new ship to be put to use in five years. Director Jan Peute of GSS Marine Services Maassluis is very satisfied with the successful construction and commissioning of Marilyn M. Before she was delivered he already experienced a lot of interest in the ship.
The 2611 Eurocarrier was built by Neptune shipyards in Aalst. The 26.48m-long and 11.00m-wide offshore construction vessel is propelled by two Caterpillar C32 main engines that together deliver 3,120hp. The vessel is equipped with two hydraulic deck cranes (Fwd. Crane 230t/m, Aft Crane 140t/m) and three winches (100t Double Drum Anchor Handling Winch, 50t Towing winch and a 15t Tugger winch). She is also equipped with hydraulic shark jaws and tow pins. Marilyn M has a 30t Bollard Pull and is capable of a free sailing speed in excessive of 10 knots.
Broad Range of Offshore Work
The company operates internationally in the civil marine construction industry, as well as in the growing offshore wind, wave and tidal energy industry. GSS Marine Services has offices in Scotland, Wales, England, The Netherlands and a partnership and office in Australia to offer additional back-up to an extensive fleet including shoalbusters, multicats and several other workboats.
