De Vries & Van de Wiel, part of the Belgian dredging, hydraulic engineering and environmental solutions group DEME, has commissioned Nauplius Workboats to convert a high-speed ship into a survey vessel for hydrographic research.
“ We have made a number of structural and equipment modifications to make the vessel suitable for hydrographic work under the UK flag, ” said Dick Westera, Nauplius commercial director.
Among other things, the project involves installation of various fixed sensors, installation of a new generator, modification of the electrical system and installation of larger batteries.
“Of course, a full survey control table is being installed. The work for this project is being done at our temporary location in Hindeloopen,” Westera added.
Nauplius Workboats is a relatively young company, but its owners and management have long and broad experience in the shipbuilding industry.