What Crew Members Say About Rolldock-Sky

On the evening of April 23, 2018, the Dutch Coast Guard dispatched a response team following an urgent report regarding a medical emergency aboard the 'Rolldock Sky,' which was anchored off the coast of Scheveningen. The KNRM lifeboat 'Kitty Roosmale Nepveu' swiftly launched to the scene, successfully retrieving the ailing passenger. Upon returning to port, the 21-year-old male was promptly transported to Bronovo Hospital, where he underwent an emergency appendectomy.

On October 7th, RIMS BV (Robotica in Maintenance Strategies BV) introduced an innovative drone inspection service designed specifically for the Maritime and Offshore Industry. Founded in 2015 by David Knukkel, a seasoned Maintenance Consultant in this sector, RIMS BV aims to enhance safety and efficiency by deploying advanced drone and robotic technologies to transform high-risk maintenance tasks. A primary focus for RIMS is conducting safe inspections of enclosed spaces. Through comprehensive market research and collaborations with various Universities in the Netherlands and Switzerland, they discovered the drone Elios, developed by Swiss company Flyability. This unique drone features a protective cage, making it ideal for navigating and inspecting enclosed environments. In partnership with Rotterdam Offshore Group and Rolldock, RIMS BV executed a successful test on the Rolldock Sky, focusing on operations within a ballast tank and duct keel under the supervision of Class. The tests validated the drone's controls and data transmission capabilities. This marked a significant step towards safer and more efficient inspections in the maritime industry. Watch the successful test results here: https://youtu.be/tHYM7k3QMNc.

RollDock Shipping BV, a prominent Dutch marine transportation company and a key player in the Roll Group, is excited to announce the addition of a new semi-submersible multipurpose heavy lift vessel to its fleet. The MV RollDock Sky marks the third vessel acquired from India's Larsen & Toubro (L&T), joining the ranks of the MV RollDock Sun and MV RollDock Sea. While RollDock and L&T concluded their formal partnership in 2013, the acquisition of this latest vessel reflects the company's commitment to growth despite challenging market conditions. Wout van der Zwan, chief executive of Roll Group, stated, "We are very proud that despite the unfavorable economic times, we are still able to maintain the growth strategy of our business." The recent acquisition expands RollDock's fleet while two additional vessels are currently under construction, projected to bring the total fleet count to seven within the next year. Furthermore, RollDock has formed a collaboration with BigLift to establish BigRoll Shipping, which currently has four open wide deck ice-class vessels on order from COSCO Dalian Shipyard in China. The first vessel in the MC Class series is nearing completion and is set to commence operations with BigRoll Shipping shortly.