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MARINE RADIO

Multipurpose marine vessel

features seamless internet offshore

astor Marine has outfitted Conversion from PSV to W2W
Wagenborg Offshore’s fourth Wagenborg Offshore, a subsidiary of Royal Wagenborg, was operating a fleet of three
CWalk-to-Work (W2W) vessel Walk-to-Work vessels when it decided last year to add a fourth ship. The company chose
the ‘Koenigsborg’ with a seamless to convert a platform supply vessel (PSV), a ship specially designed to supply offshore oil
connectivity installation. W2W vessels and gas platforms to a W2W vessel at Royal Niestern Sander shipyard, the Netherlands.
are intended to give safe access to The project was completed in just six months. The vessel is required to be able to perform
offshore structures and to increase multiple offshore support roles and have extra accommodation for 40 people.
access during bad weather to platforms Taken into service in April, the Koenigsborg is deployed in many scenarios. Firstly, it is
both in the wind and oil and gas industry. a W2W accommodation vessel for platform maintenance tasks. Secondly, it is a standby
They are equipped with active heave and support vessel (SSV). Thirdly it is certified to serve as an emergency response and
compensated gangways. rescue vessel (ERRV), expanding its operations with rescue work and emergency towing
The VSAT internet and Tampnet or patrol duties.
4G connectivity solutions provide the In addition to the 40-person accommodation module, the ship is equipped with an
crew with continuous communications infirmary, reception rooms, a decontamination room, a recovery room, and a motion-
channels when working on offshore compensated gangway. A daughter craft and a fast rescue boat ensure that rescue
assets, real-time reporting options to activities can also be carried out in adverse weather.
onshore teams and, of course, leisure
use in downtime. Castor Marine was also Efficient offshore connectivity
contracted for long-term maintenance, For oil, gas and offshore wind companies to carry out their work safely and cost-
including providing and managing the efficiently, the crew and additional maintenance or rescue staff need seamless internet
(Wi-Fi) network. connectivity, 24/7, for smooth operations and exchanging information with clients,

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