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The "MS Natalie" is one of the most powerful and multifunctional vessels in the field of offshore wind energy.

The former oil platform tender, built in Singapore in 1982, underwent a complete overhaul in autumn 2009. Amongst other things, this included equipping the vessel with a crane and what is known as a passive heeling system that counterbalances the ship's movement during crane operations, for example. A dynamic positioning system (DPS) that functions much like an autopilot ensures precise positioning at sea. This overhaul has upgraded the “MS Natalie” to a state-of-the-art offshore wind farm tender.

                                         

Technical data "MS Natalie"

Length over all

67,20 m

Width over all

16,80 m

Brutto Tonnage

1.948 t

Speed

max. 10,5 kn (fully laden)

Deck Load

max. 1.540 t

Crew

9 /max. 12 people

Passengers

max. 12 people

Classification

DNV

Deck crane

Capacity 23 t / 20 m outreach 
Diesel Electric Main Engines 
4 x Wärtsilä Vasa 1.690 
BHP total 6780 BHP

Generatoren

4 x 1.500 kV / 600V / 60 Hz 
2 Azimuth propellers

BARD Magazine No. 15 (November 2011)

BARD Magazine No. 15 (November 2011)

Contents:

  • High voltage: Construction progress at „BARD Offshore 1“
  • Political tailwind: Top politicians go offshore
  • Safety first: Unique rescue concept on the high seas
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