Holland Shipyards has commenced conversion work on two ships owned by Chevalier Floatels, The Motorship informs.
Chevalier Floatels assigned Holland Shipyards last year to undertake the necessary work on former passenger ferries, built in 2007, to convert them into vessels for staff accommodation and transport to offshore wind farms installations.
Therefore, the company will dive into the offshore wind market with two identical DP 2 Accommodation Vessels, DP Galyna and DP Gezina .
According to the company’s website, DP Gezina is scheduled to be available for work at the beginning of May 2013.
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Offshore WIND Staff, March 4, 2013; Image: maritimeprojectconsultancy