Exciting News: Two More Offshore Temporary Living Containers Sold!

The success of innovative offshore Temporary Living Quarters (TLQs) continues to make waves in the industry! We are thrilled to announce the recent sale of two more TLQs, further solidifying their role as a game-changer in the dynamic world of offshore installations.

Compact Dimensions, Unmatched Comfort: Measuring at 6.3 x 3.2 x 2.9 meters, these TLQs prove that size is not a limitation when it comes to providing comfortable living conditions for offshore personnel. With thoughtful design catering to the needs of two or four individuals per unit, our TLQs prioritize personal space and foster a sense of camaraderie among occupants.

Amenities that Redefine Offshore Living: What sets these TLQs apart is the inclusion of a self-contained bathroom featuring a shower and toilet. This small yet crucial detail enhances convenience and privacy, making life offshore more manageable and comfortable.

Safety Remains Paramount: Our commitment to safety is unwavering. Each TLQ is equipped with dedicated HVAC systems, ensuring a comfortable environment in varying offshore conditions. The incorporation of a sprinkler system, smoke and gas detection, and alarms emphasizes our dedication to the well-being of offshore personnel, allowing them to work with peace of mind.

Optimizing Space and Operations: In a world where space is a premium, our TLQs offer an ingenious solution. They can be stacked up to three units high, maximizing space utilization. This innovative stacking capability not only efficiently uses limited space but also streamlines logistics and operations.

Plug & Play Simplicity: The plug-and-play functionality of our TLQs remains a highlight. Setting up these units is a breeze, thanks to their design that enables easy hook-up to any offshore installation. This ensures that valuable time and resources are saved during the installation process, facilitating smooth operations.

Continuing the Journey of Offshore Comfort: The sale of these two additional TLQs marks a significant stride in advancing comfort, efficiency, and safety in remote installations. By addressing the basic human need for comfort and privacy while incorporating cutting-edge safety features and space-saving design, these TLQs exemplify true innovation.

A Testament to Practicality and Sophistication: As the industry continues to evolve, solutions like our TLQs play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and productivity of offshore personnel. The successful sale of these two additional units reinforces the industry’s recognition of the merging of practicality and sophistication in the realm of offshore installations.

Aluminium Workboat Sold

Built in 2000 at Corel SA (Spain) this 12m shallow draft aluminium catamaran vessel was originally built to support the fishing industry. It is powered by 2 x Volvo Penta engines (204 kW total) and boasts a spacious wheelhouse, large open work deck fitted with a crane.

The vessel will be retrofitted with a small A-frame, plough and winch and used for maintenance dredging works on a river in Belgium.

IMC acted as brokers for the Buyers whereas Sellers were represented by Marnex B.V.

Sale DAMEN Stan Tug 1800

We are pleased to announce the sale of this 1989 built Stan Tug 1800.

Built by DAMEN in The Netherlands, the tug is powered by two Caterpillar 3408B TA giving it a bollard pull of 12 ton and a speed of 10 knots. It is equipped with a towing winch, a capstan, coupling winches as well as a deck crane. There is accommodation for 4 persons in 2 double cabins.

We wish the new Owners and their crew fair winds and following seas.

IMC acted as sole broker in the deal.

Sale 17M South Boats Catamaran

IMC recently acted as the sole broker in the sale of this 17M South Boats aluminum catamaran crewboat from UK sellers to Romanian buyers.

The vessel measures 17.5m x 6.4m and has a draft of 1m. It is powered by 2 x Scania D16 43M main engines, driving 2 x Ultra Dynamics UJ452 water jets giving it a sprint speed of 25 knots. It has seating for 12 passengers plus 3 crew.

Whilst the vessel was originally employed in the renewables sector she will be repurposed and continue her life as a dive support vessel.

We wish the new Owners and their crew all the best for the future.

12m Blyth Catamaran Sold

We are happy to announce the sale of this 2008 built catamaran to Dutch buyers.

Brief characteristics:
Built 2008 at Blyth Workcats Ltd (UK)
Hull Material GRP
Dimensions 12.11 x 486m – operational draft 0.61m
M/E 2 x Iveco – 800hp total
Propulsion 2 x Fixed Pitch Propellers

The vessel will be used to complement buyers’ existing diving operations.

IMC acted as the sole broker in the transaction.

DAMEN Fast Crew Supplier 2610 Sold

After a challenging process, we are happy to announce the completion of the sale of this DAMEN Fast Crew Supplier 2610.

The characteristic Twin Axe design has several key benefits such as less flat water resistance and reduced resistance in waves that lead to improved comfort and lower fuel consumption.

Brief characteristics:
Dimensions 26 x 10m
Hull Material Aluminium
M/E 2 x Caterpillar
Propulsion 2 x Fixed Pitch Propellers
Deck Space 90m² (fwd) – 15T Cargo
Heila Deck crane

After some minor upgrades at the shipyard, the vessel will shortly head to France to serve the fast-growing French offshore wind market.

We wish the new Owner “Bon vent et Bonne mer”.

Inland Worboat for the Baltic

We completed the sale of this 20m inland vessel to Buyers from the Baltic. The requirement for a workboat, capable of pushing in shallow waters led us to this well maintained and recently re-engined multi-purpose workboat.

Built in The Netherlands in 2006, it is powered by a John Deere main engine, supported by a bow thruster for precise maneuvering. It also has a HIAB deck crane, capable of lifting 500kg at 15m.

After a successful inspection and trial, parties quickly came to an agreement and the vessel has meantime been shipped and delivered to her new Owners.

IMC acted as sole broker in the transaction.

Sale DAMEN Pushy Cat 1204

We are pleased to report the sale of a DAMEN Pushy Cat 1204 from UK Sellers to Spanish Buyers.

Built in 2000 this line handling tug has continuously serviced the Hound Point oil (export) terminal on the Firth of Forth river in Scotland.

The terminal, owned by INEOS, opened in 1975 and and is the largest such facility in Scotland.

The Pushy Cat measures 12m and has a 3.84m beam. It is powered by a Caterpillar 3304 T/B engine that provides 139 HP driving a fixed pitch propeller.

The vessel will be transferred to the Canary Islands where it will render port services and assist in the mooring and unmooring of tankers.

Pre-Purchase Survey

With COVID still affecting international travel, inspecting a vessel can be a challenge. That is why we advised our customer to enlist the help of a domestic surveyor to determine the condition of a 20m catamaran crew boat.

A detailed survey report can provide potential Buyers with a solid basis for further steps and negotiations.

Tender for Conakry

We have sold this GRP crew tender from Dutch Owners to Buyers in Conakry, Guinea.

The boat measures 12.1 x 3.73m and is powered by 2 x Scania DS 11 40 M20S. She was built in 1986 in Greena, Denmark.

This is the second time we were involved in the sale of this vessel.

The vessel is currently being prepared for shipment and will receive a good scrub and fresh coat of antifouling before being shipped on her dedicated transport cradle.

Sisters for SMGM

At the end of 2020, we completed the sale of two Damen Stan Tug 1606’s from Australian Owners to mining company SMGM in New Caledonia.

The identical sister tugs were built in 2012 by DAMEN Changde, China. They are powered by two Caterpillar C18 engines providing 1218 HP, each driving a fixed propeller (in nozzles). This results in a bollard pull of 16.8T. Deck equipment includes a Heila HLM 3-2S crane, capable of lifting 0.5T at 6.9m, a towing hook with a SWL of 25T, a capstan and two manually operated coupling winches. A crew cabin provides accommodation for 4 crew.

The tugs will be used to transport barges loaded with cobalt-nickel ore in the French archipelago.

IMC represented the Buyers in the transaction.

We wish the new Owners fair winds and following seas.

Sale MTS Victory

We have sold the MTS Victory (ex-Multi Mammut) to Griffin Towage.

The MTS Victory was built in 1977 by shipyard W. Visser in Den Helder, The Netherlands. She has a length of 26.5m over all and is powered by an ALCO 45A main engine, driving a controllable pith propeller. She is equipped with a single drum towing winch and 16T/m deck crane. There is accommodation for up to 7 persons.

The MTS Victory has been renamed GT Victory.

We wish the new Owners, vessel and her crew fair winds and following seas.