Sea Trials Update

Left to right: Ed Ramaekers, senior superintendent, HAL; Henry Veringa, project manager new building, HAL; Pieter Rijkaart, director new building, HAL; Michele Ronchi, captain, Fincantieri; Frank de Vries, chief engineer, HAL; and Prash Karnik, deputy director nautical operations, HAL.

Henry Veringa sent us this photo with an update after Eurodam returned from its “official” sea trials this past weekend. According to Veringa, Eurodam returned safely to port after a successful sea trail under the command of Captain Michele Ronchi. The ship exceeded both the contractual speed of 21.8 knots and maximum speed of 23.9 knots by .6 knot. All machinery tests carried out were satisfactory and no open issues remained. All safety equipment and maneuvering tests were conducted according to all SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) and classification society requirements.

Veringa also sent us these images taken by Prash Karnik of the fire/rescue boat test carried out during the sea trials. They were taken just after the ship left the yard at Trieste. Fire/rescue boats must be capable of being launched and towed while the ship is making headway at a speed of 5 knots in calm water.