Damen Shipyards Group has delivered a Multi Cat 1908 Patricia Matheson to Inverlussa Marine Services. The company, based on the Isle of Mull in Scotland, will operate the vessel in the aquaculture industry.
Inverlussa Marine Service is one of Scotland’s leading workboat companies, supplying vessels to service contracts for both offshore wind and fish farming sectors, throughout the UK and Europe. Patricia Matheson will be the 12th vessel operating in the company’s fleet and their first Damen vessel.
Patricia Matheson will be deployed in the aquaculture industry to carry out a diverse range of tasks including grid inspections, anchor-handling and equipment towage.
“We enjoyed working with Damen on this project. Their Multicats are renowned around the world and when the right opportunity arose, we were delighted to partner with them. The Patricia Matheson will strengthen the breadth of services that we can now provide to our clients in Scotland and further afield,” said Ben Wilson, managing director of Inverlussa Marine Services.
The contract order for the vessel was signed in October last year. The fast delivery was facilitated by Damen’s practice of building hulls for stock.
Although based on the standard, proven Damen Multi Cat 1908 design, Inverlussa Marine Services have customised this new vessel. This has included the positioning of the capstan cranes and manouevring stands, some tailoring to the vessel’s accommodation and the installation of an additional generator to provide the power the vessel needs to serve the aquaculture industry.
Additionally, in alignment with the company’s keen focus on operating efficiency, Patricia Matheson features an additional crane and a larger main winch.
“It’s been a pleasure working with Inverlussa Marine Services on the development of their Multi Cat,” commented
Damen sales manager Mike Besijn.
“They really knew what they were looking for in their vessel and have provided us with valuable input in her development. On behalf of Damen I would like to wish the company every success with their first Damen vessel.”
