What Crew Members Say About Vos-Famous

On January 16, 2023, the VOS Famous achieved a significant milestone by concluding successful sea trials, along with crew training and familiarization, after the implementation of an advanced Sealift Rescue System. This state-of-the-art system has been engineered to tackle the complexities involved in rescuing individuals from the water, particularly in challenging upper sea states where wave heights can exceed 3.5 meters. The Sealift Rescue System features a specialized basket that is mounted on a hydraulic arm, capable of pivoting over the water's surface. Remarkably, it can be operated by a single crew member from secure locations either on the deck or from the bridge, utilizing an easy-to-use portable remote control. With an impressive lift capacity of two metric tonnes and load-tested to support up to four metric tonnes, the system boasts a catchment area of 40 square meters, ensuring a safe and controlled extraction of casualties, while keeping them in a stable, horizontal position during rescue operations.

On July 20, 2015, Vroon Offshore Services proudly announced the arrival of the VOS Famous in Aberdeen, marking a significant addition to its fleet. This new vessel, the fourth in a series of six 50-meter emergency response and rescue vessels, journeyed from Jiangsu Island Shipbuilding Industry Co. Ltd. in Nanjing, China. The VOS Famous will join her sister vessels—VOS Fabulous, VOS Fairness, and VOS Faithful—that are already operational in the North Sea, providing essential offshore services. Under the esteemed management of Vroon Offshore Services, the VOS Famous is poised to enhance maritime operations from its base in Aberdeen.