NAMING CEREMONY ZWERVER II
On the 28th of April, 2016 the 'Zwerver II' was named. The Name giving Ceremony took place at her home port in Harlingen, the Netherlands. HVS Dredging Support looks back on a festive event. The Zwerver II is an unique Multi-Purpose "Walkto-Work" support vessel and is equipped with DP II, 4-point mooring, a crane of 510 Tm with an active heave compensated winch, a conventional crane of 370 Tm and a passive heave compensated gangway for the purpose of transferring crew to windmills/platforms. The Ships pulling force is 65 T which is exceptional with a depth of only 2.7 m in this class. The vessel was designed and built under Bureau Veritas and sails under the Dutch flag. She is versatile, mainly in the offshore and renewables market with services such as dredging support, anchor handling, cable laying, buried cables, diving support, ROV support and many other activities. The accommodation is MLC-certified and can accommodate 17 people. This number can be expanded through two custom made and fully Classed TLQ's up to 21 people.The first project for the Zwerver II is already completed for C-Ventus, later in May she will be employed on a project for another client.

She is versatile, mainly in the offshore and renewables market with services such as dredging support, anchor handling, cable laying, buried cables, diving support, ROV support and many other activities. The accommodation is MLC-certified and can accommodate 17 people. This number can be expanded through two custom made and fully Classed TLQ's up to 21 people.The first project for the Zwerver II is already completed for C-Ventus, later in May she will be employed on a project for another client. (Press Release Seacontractors)The latest fleet addition to HVS Dredging Support is the 35 mtr long and 15 mtr width 65 ton BP walk-to-work vessel ZWERVER II above seen returning to the builders the Kooiman Group after successful yard trials. HVS Dredging Support started their services in the 70's. Throughout the years they have established a modern fleet in which they have built our over more than 40 years of experience. the fleet consists of multi-purpose shallow draught, triple propelled workboats which are classified by "Bureau Veritas" and well equipped with the most modern deck- and navigational equipment. One of our main priorities is the continuous improvement of all the vessels. Some of the vessels are equipped with DP (Dynamic Positioning). With their highly qualified, flexible and experienced crew we meet the needs and requirements of all our clients. Working on a personal basis and with a professional and pro-active attitude we serve our clients in order to gain the best results for all parties in every project. Several projects in a large number of countries worldwide have been successfully accomplished. The Zwerver II is equipped with DP-2, 4-point mooring, large Knuckleboom-crane of 510 Tm with an Active Heave Compensated winch, a Knuckleboom-crane of 370 Tm.
(source: press announcement taken from Tugs Towing and Offshore Newsletter Hans van der Ster)