M/V Contender is a Damen Twin Axe vessel. The Damen Twin Axe is derived from an extensive research and development program for optimization of sea keeping and maneuverability at offshore operations. The Damen Twin Axe is a significant step forward from more conventional seagoing High Speed Vessels, due to the unique and superior characteristics of its hull form, which ensures low resistant, high sustained speed in waves and superior sea keeping.
Overview
Built 2012 | Damen Fast Crew Supplier 2610 |
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Class notification: | I |
Hull: | MACH Light Ship/Fast Utility Vessel, Sea Area 3, |
Vessel Specification
Specification
Flag: | Denmark |
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Gross tonnage: | 161 t |
Length o. a. : | 25,12 m |
Breadth: | 10,14 m |
Draft: | 3,0 m |
Fuel: | 22,2 m3 |
Fresh water capacity: | 1,8 m3 |
Dirty oil: | 0,33 m3 |
Sewage: | 0,5 m3 |
Cargo handling
Deck crane: | Helia HLM 020-25 |
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Deck carrying capacity: | 10 t |
Clear deck space: | 90 m2 |
MAIN AND AUXILARY MACHINERY
Propellers: | 2 x Van Voorden, Class 1 NiAI-Bronze |
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Main engine: | 2 x Catepillar C-32 |
Total power: | 1492 kW (2029 mhp) |
Bow thruster: | Hydrosta Sider 60 hp, hydraulic |
Main generator sets: | 2 x perkins C4.4 |
NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
Searchlights: | 2x SEEMATZ 463 HGS 1000W |
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Magnetic compass: | ALPHATRON JRC JLR 21 |
Satellite compass: | JRC GpsCompass 3D Dynamic Sensor |
Radar: | 2x X-band JRC JMA-5212-4 + 2x 17” display |
GPS: | JRC |
AIS: | JRC JHS 182 |
Navigation: | ECDIS Transas NS4000 + Alphatron 19” Alphascreen |
VHF/DSC: | 2x Sailor RT6222 |
Handheld VHF: | 2 x Sailor 6301 |
Autopilot: | Alphatron Alphaseapilot MFC |
Echosounder: | JRC JFE-380 200/50 kHz |
Navtex: | JRC NCR-333 |









The N-O-S Fender

The patented, Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S) developed fender is revolutionizing the CTV market.
The fender has been designed and developed by the N-O-S in-house development team since 2011. The fender has undergone extensive testing, which has resulted in markedly improved CTV performance. The work to improve and develop the fender construction is ongoing.
Vessels fitted with the N-O-S fender have high performance in high seas.
The fender’s high U-shaped construction enables, above all, safer transfers, improved comfort thanks to lower vibration levels, lower fuel consumption and lessened wear on the vessel machinery.
The fender construction and materials increase the docking surface, creating greater friction and thus a better grip. This means that our fender immobilizes the vessel better than a standard fender – which makes all the difference in difficult weather conditions.
Today, the symbolic yellow fender visible on many of the vessels in the N-O-S fleet has developed into a five-part fender which allows for easy replacement of any parts that become worn.
The N-O-S fender can be adapted to suit any type of CTV and to fit the various safety distances used in different parks and boat landings.
Summary
M/V Contender is a m damen twin axe vessel, built for high performance and high quality.
M/V Contender is a Damen Twin Axe vessel. The Damen Twin Axe is derived from an extensive research and development program for optimization of sea keeping and manoeuvrability at offshore operations. The Damen Twin Axe is a significant step forward from more conventional seagoing High Speed Vessels, due to the unique and superior characteristics of its hull form, which ensures low resistant, high sustained speed in waves and superior sea keeping.