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SEA AXE FAST yacht support 5 sea axe FAST YACHT SUPPORT SEA AXE 5009 Superyacht life demands ever more gear to maintain a high level of superyacht luxury. The SEA AXE FAST YACHT SUPPORT vessel (FYS) is ideal for stowing all that gear. It is a high-speed, high-capacity, all-weather craft carrying the helicopter, tenders, toys, fuels, consumables, even personnel, to free up luxury space for pleasure aboard the mother ship. Remarkable seakeeping performance is made possible by the exclusive SEA AXE hull form, an integral part of a purpose-built vessel, not a conversion of an obsolete supply boat.
SEA AXE FAST yacht support 7 SEA AXE range SEA AXE 3707: 37.30 m (deck 100 m²). The smallest in the range, the 37-metre SEA AXE can accommodate a maximum 10 crew and staff, and there is the option of a helipad capable of supporting a maximum take-off weight of 3000kg. As with all models in the range, there is the option to fair and paint the hull to yacht standard. SEA AXE 5009: 51.30 m (deck 225 m²). The 50-metre version is equipped with a 28-metre open deck with 250 tonnes of deck-cargo capacity. The deck crane has a maximum lifting capacity of 14 tonnes when extended to 10 metres. Standard configuration provides accommodation for a maximum 12 crew and staff, although this can be increased with a customised layout. SEA AXE 6711: 67.15 m (deck 360 m² / interior deck storage: 140 m²) This version will comfortably house up to 21 crew and staff, ideal for accommodating a relief crew for a large superyacht. The deck can be fitted with a helipad capable of supporting a large helicopter with maximum take-off weight of 5000kg. SEA AXE 6711
SEA AXE FAST yacht support 9 SPEED & GRACE Imagine never again being distracted or inconvenienced by crew handling a 40-foot tender or small sailboat; disposing of tons of wastewater or trash; taking on fuel, lubes, or stores; deploying water toys; preparing to land the helicopter; or even scouting for an anchorage in a remote bay. The SEA AXE FYS stows all the things you need for a long cruise, but which you don t want cluttering your very private space. With a powerful double-knuckle crane, it s a practical ticket to total freedom and enjoyment of the yachting experience. The SEA AXE can be configured to a maximum boat speed of 28 knots, with transatlantic range. This means you get all the comforts you expect, every time, SEA AXE 5009 everywhere.
SEA AXE FAST yacht support 11 AESTHETIC SEA AXE 3707 Just because the SEA AXE is a tireless workhorse doesn t mean she can t look good too. Why go to all the effort of owning a sleek and beautiful superyacht and have an ugly support vessel following in your wake? The SEA AXE differs from other support ships not just in performance but in appearance. The hull can be faired and painted to yacht standard, and the deck can be finished in Bolidt artificial teak. The interior receives the same attention to detail, with the cabins decorated and furnished to the equivalent standard of the crew quarters of an AMELS luxury yacht.
SEA AXE FAST yacht support 13 PROFESSIONAL DAMEN has designed, delivered, and continues building a series of Fast Crew Suppliers and Patrol Boats to meet demand among a variety of clients around the globe, including many national Coast Guards. The FYS is the only yacht-oriented craft with the same SEA AXE hull form and capabilities as these working boats. The essence of the SEA AXE performance is that it is not required to significantly slow down in heavy weather and large seas. Therefore, it can carry its load of vehicles, fuels, supplies, and other amenities and, with its reliable speed, reach a prescribed destination in advance, to prepare for the arrival of the mother ship and her guests, by deploying tenders and toys as needed. SEA AXE 6711
SEA AXE FAST yacht support 15 the principle In the early 1990s DAMEN and Technical University of Delft studied effects of lengthening hulls without changing shapes. They found that efficiency, operability, and running costs all improved, with little added building cost. They refined the bow, confirming in tank tests that this reduces vertical acceleration and slamming, which cause seasickness and force a crew to slow down. They then developed a new hull form, superior to the Wave Piercer. They called it AXE BOW because the forefoot is deeper than the keel, resembling an axe. The SEA AXE is very efficient in smooth water. It has up to 15% less resistance, better seakeeping in large waves, up to 75% less vertical acceleration than other fast ships, and resists broaching in following seas. SEA AXE 5009
SEA AXE FAST yacht support 17 FLEXIBILITY The FYS was conceived to enhance each owner s chosen lifestyle, and equally to assist every crew s logistic and operating needs. Set on a standard SEA AXE hull, the FYS can easily be configured to the requirements of any superyacht, with open or partially covered main deck, auxiliary cabins, and variable General Arrangement. This is a vessel of great practicality. The FYS delivers improved economical performance, with an already proven reion in fuel consumption of as much as 18% over standard fast supply vessels. It is also practical in the way it delivers the goods, unburdening the mother ship in countless ways. Its performance is reliable and sustainable. After experiencing a four-hour endurance test aboard a SEA AXE supply vessel, in Force 7 winds and rough sea conditions, an experienced captain was quoted as saying: I don t believe that any other ship of this limited size and weight can come close to this sustained speed for such a long time in these conditions. SEA AXE 5009
SEA AXE FAST yacht support 19 INTERIOR One important aspect that will clearly distinguish the SEA AXE FAST YACHT SUPPORT vessel from lesser support boats, and set it apart from commercial service vessels, is the quality of the interior finish of the permanent accommodations. This is not the usual inexpensive industrial finish. It has been elevated to match the style and feeling of the crew areas of the current LIMITED EDITIONS AMELS 177s now in proion. This means that high-quality, practical material will be used to create pleasant surroundings to support the crew s morale, just as on the mother ship. It is the maintaining of such high standards that will make the FYS even more attractive to crews - as well as owners.
SEA AXE FAST yacht SupporT 21 IN CONTROL Because SEA AXE supply and patrol vessels are designed and built to endure constant duty at sea, have long range, and maintain predictable speeds regardless of weather conditions, they are outfitted with reliable multi-engine power trains and their bridges are equipped with top professional control, monitoring and communications components. The FYS will meet these strict standards in every way and have optional Dynamic Positioning, a great convenience when maneuvering near the mother ship. In addition to these important specifications, wheelhouse windows are canted forward to eliminate glare, as on most commercial ships. With such close attention to detail and the typical DAMEn drive for design excellence, the result is a vessel in which captain and crew will feel the highest level of confidence and security in being able to perform their duties for the mother ship.
SEA AXE FAST yacht SupporT 23 INNOVaTION The sea axe FasT YaCHT support vessel could not have been developed by a single entity alone. It required cooperative technical efforts and the market experience of three renowned Dutch organisations - DaMeN, Technical University of Delft, and the towing-tank MaRIN - each with a specialty that harmonised with the others. The initial thrust came from DaMeN s headquarters in Holland. There, more than 20 years ago, top management saw the need to develop a fast offshore commercial supply vessel that could withstand heavy weather, as routine storms are no excuse for halting offshore work. Early development of the first phase, the Enlarged Ship Concept, was performed by Technical University of Delft hydrodynamic theoreticians. They used their towing tank to prove in practical terms that lengthening a hull, without changing its beam or basic shape, resulted in a faster, more easily operated, more fuelefficient vessel. They also demonstrated that the build of such a vessel, with all its measurable benefits, would cost only slightly more than the hull before stretching. The first major step was taken toward this revolutionary concept. COnVEnTIOnAL SHIP Work continued on improving the bow shape, which was made ever finer, with good results concerning lower resistance and ease of handling. The great breakthrough, ultimately tanktested and proven by MARIn, was deepening the forefoot and raising the foresheer to create the AXE BOW (see comparative photos, opposite). The shape (see graphs, right) has proven to generate as much as 15% less resistance in smooth water than a conventional hull, even at up to 35 knots of SEA AXE speed. And it produces a remarkable 75% reion in vertical acceleration and slamming in a seaway, which means far greater seakindliness and minimal discomfort and inconvenience for crews in heavy seas.
SEA AXE FAST yacht SupporT 25 DaMeN A global QUALITY BRAnD THE netherlands DAMEn SHIPYARD gorinchem DAMEn MARInE SERVICES DAMEn TRADIng & CHARTERIng SCHELDE naval SHIPBUILDIng SCHELDE gears SCHELDE MARInE SERVICES AMELS BODEWES MILLIngEn DAMEn DREDgIng EQUIPMEnT DAMEn MARInE COMPOnEnTS DAMEn SHIPREPAIR ROTTERDAM DAMEn SHIPYARDS BERgUM DAMEn SHIPYARDS HARDInXVELD MAASkAnT SHIPYARDS STELLEnDAM ORAnJEWERF SHIPREPAIR SCHELDEPOORT VAn BRInk ROTTERDAM VISSER DEn HELDER EUROPE DAMEn MARInE COMPOnEnTS gdansk DAMEn SHIPYARDS galati MARInE EngInEERIng galati DAMEn SHIPYARDS gdynia DAMEn SHIPYARDS kozle DAMEn SHIPYARDS OOSTEnDE BRIXHAM MARInE SERVICES LTD. götaverken CITYVARVET REST OF THE WORLD DAMEn MARInE COMPOnEnTS SUZHOU DAMEn SHIPYARDS CAPE TOWn DAMEn SHIPYARDS CHAngDE DAMEn SHIPYARDS SIngAPORE DAMEn SHIPYARDS YICHAng DAMEn SHIPYARDS VInASHIn DAMEn CUBA ALBWARDY EngInEERIng nakilat DAMEn SHIPYARDS QATAR 15 17 16 14 DAMEn TECHnICAL COOPERATIOn PROJECTS Though family-owned, DAMEn SHIPYARDS group is a vast feedback and accumulate field experience. The group has standardised designs clients can customise as they see fit. Since 1991, AMELS is the only luxury yacht builder among the multinational operation, with members on six continents that developed a wide variety of sophisticated specialty vessels, DAMEn develops the design for broad-ranging applications, and more than 30 members of the DAMEn SHIPYARDS group. include supply and service companies as well as shipyards. with its own design and engineering, such as freighters, fishing customises each to the specific needs of a client. This enables It is this same DAMEn philosophy that AMELS adapted in Besides a vigorous program of new builds, refits, maintenance, boats, dredgers, ferries, ocean-going tugs, cable layers, inland each shipyard to shorten build times and keep prices attractive, creating ground-breaking LIMITED EDITIOnS, arguably the most and repair, the group relies on a cooperative R&D programme vessels and barges, high-performance naval frigates and patrol all to better service clients. Since 1969 DAMEn has delivered successful semi-custom yacht programme of modern times. among members, and regular consultation with clients to get boats, and offshore supply vessels. DAMEn specialises in more than 4,000 such modular and one-off vessels.
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SEA AXE SPECIFICATIONS 29 SEA AXE 3707 General specifications General arrangement HULL MATERIAL Aluminium SUPERSTRUCTURE Aluminium LENGTH OVERALL 38.40 MetreS (126 FEET) LENGTH WATERLINE 37 MetreS (121.4 FEET) BEAM MOULDED 6.50 MetreS (21.3 FEET) DEPTH AT SIDES 3.30 MetreS (10.8 FEET) DRAUGHT FULL LOAD 1.65 MetreS (5.4 FEET) DISPLACEMENT 190 METRIC TONS GROSS TONNAGE 195 GT SPEED, MAX AT 100% MCR 25-28 KNOTS RANGE AT 18 KNOTS 2,500 NAUTICAL MILES CREW / STAFF (o t h e r l a y o u t s p o s s i b l e ) 10 PERSONS FUEL CAPACITY (f y s + c a r g o ) 80 CUBIC MetreS FRESH WATER CAPACITY 2 CUBIC MetreS DECK SPACE 100 SQUARE MetreS 6500 The SEA AXE 3707 is a custom partner to your main yacht, built on a standard SEA AXE platform. A professional workhorse designed for reliability in any circumstance, the aluminium hull is driven by three Caterpillar diesel engines. It has three inside decks serving a captain, engineer, and ten crew - including mother ship crew - with galley and mess. An optional hangar covers all vehicles and an optional on-deck cabin accommodates added crew or a workshop. The General Arrangement has been developed in cooperation with captains and chief engineers of many AMELS yachts. HELICOPTER MAX TAKE-OFF WEIGHT 3000 KG CLASSIFICATION Bureau Veritas (other class on request) FIRE FIGTHING Fixed system for engine room ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Two generator sets CATERPILLAR C 4.4 60 HZ or 50 HZ capacity approx. 60 ekw each PROPULSION Three Caterpillar C32 Acert B rating, 820 kw @ 1900-2100 rpm each 19000 BOWTHRUSTER One tunnel type bowthruster, 75 kw NAUTICAL, SURVEILLANCE AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT Searchlight / GPS and magnetic compass / autopilot / echo sounder / radar / chart plotter display/ VHF / MF/HF / Navtex / wind measurement equipment / AIS Yamaha FX140 Bridgedeck Bridge deck Maindeck Profile Profile 10m tender Below maindeck
SEA AXE SPECIFICATIONS 31 General ARRANGEMENT 19000 19000 Maindeck Maindeck main deck 6500 6500 Yamaha FX140 Yamaha FX140 10m tender 10m tender Below maindeck BELOW Below maindeck Main
SEA AXE SPECIFICATIONS 33 TOTAL Hull form The SEA AXE 3007 is the smallest in the range, yet the 37-metre SEA AXE still has 100 m² of deck space and can accommodate a maximum 10 crew and staff. There is the option of a helipad capable of supporting a maximum take-off weight of 3000kg.
SEA AXE SPECIFICATIONS 35 SEA AXE 5009 General specifications General arrangement HULL MATERIAL STEEL SUPERSTRUCTURE Aluminium LENGTH OVERALL 51.30 MetreS (168 FEET) The SEA AXE 5009 is powered by four Caterpillar diesel engines. The vessel has three inside decks serving a total of 12 crew - including mother ship crew - with galley and mess. An optional hangar covers all vehicles and an optional on-deck cabin accommodates added crew or a workshop. The 5009 has a range of 5,000 nautical miles at a speed of 18 knots. Bridge deck LENGTH WATERLINE 50.00 MetreS (164 FEET) BEAM MOULDED 9.00 MetreS (29.5 FEET) Bridge 7850 DEPTH AT SIDES 4.70 MetreS (15.4 FEET) DRAUGHT FULL LOAD 3.20 MetreS (10.5 FEET) GROSS TONNAGE 439 GT SPEED, MAX AT 100% MCR 25-28 KNOTS RANGE AT 18 KNOTS 5,000 NAUTICAL MILES CREW / STAFF (o t h e r l a y o u t s p o s s i b l e ) 12 PERSons FUEL CAPACITY (f y s + c a r g o ) 169 CUBIC MetreS FRESH WATER CAPACITY 200 CUBIC MetreS DECK SPACE 225 SQUARE MetreS DECK CARGO CAPACITY 250 METRIC TONS DECK CRANE MAX CRANE CAPACITY: APPROX 12 MT @ 10 Metre HELICOPTER MAX TAKE-OFF WEIGHT 4500 KG CLASSIFICATION Bureau Veritas (other class on request) FIRE FIGTHING Fixed system for engine room and tank room ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Two generator sets CATERPILLAR, 99 ekw each, 127/220 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz PROPULSION Four Caterpillar, 3512 BTA A-rating, 1118 kw @ 1600-1800 rpm each 27850 Reintjes gearboxes / Fixed-pitch 5-bladed propellers Alternative propulsion layouts available BOWTHRUSTER Two tunnel type bowthrusters, 75-110 kw each NAUTICAL, SURVEILLANCE AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT Search lights / Gyro and magnetic compass / autopilot / echo sounder / radar / GPS / chart plotter / VHF / MF/HF / Navtex / wind measurement equipment / AIS Profile Maind P Yamaha FX140 Below ma
SEA AXE SPECIFICATIONS 37 General arrangement 27850 Mai main deck 7850 Yamaha Yamaha FX140 FX140 Below m BELOW Main deck WT WT WT WT
SEA AXE SPECIFICATIONS 39 TOTAL HULL FORM Version 1 The configuration of the SEA AXE 5009 provides an open, full-beam area 28 metres long, with 250 tonnes of deck-cargo capacity. The deck crane has a maximum lifting capacity of 12 tonnes when extended to 10 metres. Version 2 This configuration adds an enclosed container-like cabin abaft the wheelhouse. It can be set up to accommodate extra crew or can be converted to a much requested workshop with a full complement of machinery for doing maintenance and repairs. Version 3 This configuration is an alternate for owners or captains who prefer not to handle very heavy tenders by crane. It has a convenient stern ramp and winching system to haul the tenders on or off the deck, with a smaller crane for remaining items.
SEA AXE SPECIFICATIONS 41 SEA AXE 6711 General specifications General arrangement HULL MATERIAL STEEL SUPERSTRUCTURE Aluminium + STEEL LENGTH OVERALL 67.15 METERS (220.3 FEET) LENGTH WATERLINE 66.91 MetreS (219.5 FEET) BEAM MOULDED 11.20 MetreS (36.7 FEET The SEA AXE 6711 is driven by four Caterpillar diesel engines. The vessel has four inside decks serving a total of 21 crew, with galley and mess. Enormous deck space of 235 square metres offers plenty of room for carrying water toys and a large helicopter with take-off weight of up to 5000kg. An optional hangar covers all vehicles and an optional on-deck cabin accommodates added crew or a workshop. Bridge deck Bridge Deck 11700 DEPTH AT SIDES 5.40 MetreS (17.7 FEET) DRAUGHT FULL LOAD 4.00 MetreS (13.1 FEET) DISPLACEMENT 1150 METRIC TONS GROSS TONNAGE 1128 GT SPEED, MAX AT 100% MCR 18 25 KNOTS RANGE AT 18 KNOTS 4500 NAUTICAL MILES CREW / STAFF (o t h e r l a y o u t s p o s s i b l e ) 21 PERSONS FUEL CAPACITY (f y s + c a r g o ) 300 CUBIC MetreS FRESH WATER CAPACITY 42 CUBIC MetreS DECK SPACE (e x c l u d i n g h e l i c o p t e r l a n d i n g a r e a ) 235 SQUARE MetreS interior deck storage (e x c l u d i n g c r e w a c c o m m o d a t i o n ) 140 SQUARE MetreS HELICOPTER PAD CERTIFICATION MCA LY2 HELICOPTER MAX TAKE-OFF WEIGHT 5000 KG STABILISERS FOUR QUANTUM XD ZERO-SPEED STABILISERS, PARTLY RETRACTABLE CLASSIFICATION Bureau Veritas (other class on request) FIRE FIGTHING Fixed system for engine room and aft tankroom ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 14050 28400 Three generator sets CATERPILLAR C9, 50Hz or 60Hz, 175 ekw each PROPULSION Four Caterpillar 3512C B rating, 1425 kw @ 1600 rpm each / Reintjes gearboxes / Fixed-pitch 5-bladed propellers Alternative propulsion layouts available BOWTHRUSTER Two tunnel type bow thrusters, 150 kw each 10m tender NAUTICAL, SURVEILLANCE AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT Searchlights / GPS and magnetic compass / autopilot / echo sounder / radar / GPS / chart plotter display / VHF / MF/HF / Navtex / wind measurement equipment / AIS Side View 1st Deck Profile Main Deck Vent cable
SEA AXE 43 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S 1st Deck 14050 General arrangement 28400 10m tender 1st Deck 28400 11700 14050 1st deck 10m tender 11700 1st Deck 11700 10m tender Main Deck Vent cable main deck Vent Main Deck Vent cable Vent Vent Main Deck Vent cable Vent Vent Vent BELOW Main deck Below maindeck Below maindeck Below maindeck
SEA AXE SPECIFICATIONS 45 total Hull form The configuration of the SEA AXE 6711 provides 235 square metres of deck space for water toys, not including the area reserved for the helipad, capable of supporting a large helicopter with maximum take-off weight of 5000kg. This 67-metre version will comfortably house up to 21 crew and staff, ideal for accommodating a relief crew for a large superyacht.
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