Braveheart Expands Offshore Services, Orders New Javelin Vessel

Braveheart Shipping has contracted Javelin International to build a new vessel, called Javelin 25.25, as Braveheart is further expanding its offshore services in the area of crew tendering, hydrographic and seismological research, and survey activities.

The 25.90m long vessel will be used for both survey and crew tendering activities as well as during construction and maintenance vessel of offshore wind farms.

The delivery of Javelin 25.25 is expected to take place in June 2017.

Javelin 25.25 is a bigger version of Javelin 22.22, delivered in 2012. The design has been tested by the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) in Wageningen and optimised to provide vessel stability (roll and pitch).

The new vessel will be equipped with a gyro stabilization system that ensures a stable position serving a dual purpose, Javelin International explained. Namely, the system decreases swaying so accurate measurements can be made when waves are high. Also, it ensures the crew can safely embark or disembark the vessel during a high wave impact. Additionally, the crew that sometimes remains on board for months does not have to experience continuous and extreme sways of the vessel, the vessel builder said.

Javelin 25.25 was designed in collaboration with Vripack, and it offers more space and capacity to the crew compared to its almost 5 years older sister. Furthermore, due to the enlargement of the fuel tank, the vessel is able to remain at sea significantly longer.