New Tumar will provide Kazakhstan with a multi-role platform for emergency response and critical infrastructure protection
Damen has held a launching and naming ceremony for the Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 2710 Tumar, built for the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The ceremony took place on 25 August and included the signing of the vessel’s technical acceptance. Following planned sea trials in September, Tumar will be ready for delivery to the client.
Damen and the National company Teniz Zhasagy, which operates under the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, signed the contract for the vessel in May this year. Thanks to Damen’s strategic stock vessel programme, the FCS 2710 had already been built, ensuring a rapid lead time between contract signing and acceptance.
The Twin Axe hull design form provides for safe, fast and fuel-efficient performance with outstanding seakeeping behaviour. The FCS 2710 is named Tumar, which means protector. It will undertake search and rescue, firefighting, oil spill response, medical assistance and other emergency duties to protect lives and critical infrastructure.
For this scope, Damen’s proven, standard design has been tailored with the installation of a range of equipment, including Fire-Fighting systems and a unique oil spill response solution.
Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Mukhanov said, “I would like to express my thanks to Damen for the positive and constructive cooperation we have had. The results of this are plain to see in this impressive vessel. I have full confidence in the capabilities of Tumar to fulfil the important responsibility of preserving life and infrastructure in Kazakh waters.”
Damen Sales Director Vadim Akimov said, “I extend my sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the trust they have placed in Damen in their selection of this vessel. We greatly value this partnership and are proud to contribute to the strengthening of Kazakhstan’s maritime safety and emergency response capabilities. Today marks a shared commitment to safety, preparedness and the protection of people and the environment.”
