Dutch software solutions provider MirTac has implemented the Star Fleet Management software onboard SeaZip 5 and Seazip 6 , the two latest additions to SeaZip Offshore Services’s fleet.
SeaZip took delivery of the two vessels in April 2016, expanding their fleet to six Damen Fast Crew Suppliers (2610). The vessels will be primarily deployed in the building, operation and maintenance of wind farms at sea.
The Star software already runs in the office and onboard the other SeaZip vessels and supports its staff with maintenance, quality, health, environmental and safety management. The integration of the vessels with the office also allows for spare parts management, purchase processes, crew management and compliance with governmental and customer regulations.
Barend Tooten, Managing Director at MirTac, said: ”It is a great pleasure to support SeaZip in their innovative operations. We congratulate Jan Reier Arends and his staff with yet another exciting addition to his growing fleet.”
The FCS vessels are designated for the transport of passengers and small quantities of freight. They are built according to the Damen-patented so-called Twin Axe Bow design.
The vessels are over 25 metres long and can transport 12 passengers. They are suited to providing 24/7 services on the open sea. This is a significant competitive advantage, given the fact that wind farms tend to be built at ever greater distances from the coast and continuity of scheduled operations must be guaranteed in all circumstances.
The two new SeaZip vessels exhibit a number of adaptations such as an increased draught -allowing an increased loading capacity of 25%- and improved bow fenders.
Jan Reier Arends, Managing Director at SeaZip, said: ”We have always been able to count on MirTac’s knowledge and support. MirTac has been a business partner for years, already since the Star implementation onboard the JR Shipping fleet. We are looking forward to continuing this strong relationship.”