Construction of the MultiSEEM 20-09 continues

25 May 2020

Merré Shipyard is continuing to build the MultiSEEM 20-09 on behalf of the Grand Port Maritime du Havre, a latest generation multiservice barge predisposed in its architecture and equipment to perform missions such as environmental work with the greatest efficiency. towing, handling, pollution control, and dredging.

The industrial infrastructure of Merré Shipyard and the dimensions of the ship required an architecture of design and construction to realize the ship in several blocks : two half-hulls and a superstructure. The three steel blocks for the multi-service barge SEEM 20-1000ST will be assembled very soon in Saint Nazaire.

The MultiSEEM 20-09 is a vessel with an overall length of 20 m and a width of 9 m, operated by a crew of 10 people, equipped with two handling cranes, two generator sets, a tow hook, several winches, a leveling bar, and a pollution control system. It therefore offers great versatility for carrying out multiple port works.

Classified Bureau Veritas, excellent versatility of the ship and the safety of operators on deck are the main design parameters incorporated into the ship by the Design Office of the Merré Shipyard.

After tests conducted in Saint-Nazaire, the MultiSEEM 20-09 will be conveyed to its operating site in Le Havre for reception.