Dynamic positioning and propellers have been ordered for an emergency response ship being built in China for a Boskalis subsidiary and Australian authorities
Boskalis subsidiary Smit Lamnalco has ordered an emergency response and salvage vessel from a Chinese shipyard for operations in Australia, with dynamic positioning to DP2 class.
The Austral Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) intends to operate this 65-m vessel to respond to maritime emergencies to protect the marine environment around the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait.
Rizhao Gangda Shipyard in China cut steel on the hull of this vessel in January 2025 and expects to deliver it to owner, Smit Lamnalco, in 2026.This emergency towing vessel is being built to Robert Allan Ltd’s RASalvor 6500 design with 120 tonnes of bollard pull.
Brunvoll has been selected to supply an extensive propulsion, manoeuvring and DP2 system, including gearboxes ready for hybrid propulsion options.Its workscope includes delivering twin-screw propulsion with a maximum power output of 3,800 kW for each controllable-pitch propeller, which will have a diameter of 3.5 m, four tunnel thrusters and an advanced control system.
