Marine EquipmentDavitsSMST Secures Davit System Order for Belgian Pilot Vessel

SMST Secures Davit System Order for Belgian Pilot Vessel

SMST has secured a new order for three advanced davit systems to be installed on an 80-meter pilot base vessel for Vloot DAB, the state-owned Belgian pilotage service. The davit systems will enable the safe and efficient launch and recovery of Fast Launch Craft used to transfer pilots to and from seagoing vessels. The newbuild has been designed by Conoship and will be constructed by Estonian shipbuilders Baltic Workboats and Western Baltija Shipbuilding, both part of the BLRT Grupp.

Three davit systems to support Fast Launch Craft operations on new 80-meter pilot base vessel

SMST, a leading provider of advanced marine and offshore mission equipment, has secured a new order for three advanced davit systems to be installed on an 80-meter pilot base vessel for Vloot DAB, the state-owned Belgian pilotage service. The davit systems will enable the safe and efficient launch and recovery of Fast Launch Craft used to transfer pilots to and from seagoing vessels. The newbuild has been designed by Conoship and will be constructed by Estonian shipbuilders Baltic Workboats and Western Baltija Shipbuilding, both part of the BLRT Grupp.

The decision by Vloot DAB to choose SMST is a direct result of the excellent performance and reliability experienced by Dutch pilots. “Our davit systems have proven to deliver outstanding workability, enabling safe and efficient deployment and retrieval operations, even under the most challenging conditions”, says Jochem Tuinstra, Sales Manager at SMST.

With this order, SMST continues to strengthen its position in the davit market. The SMST product range includes models from S to XL, designed to meet diverse operational requirements for marine and naval applications. With their high-speed hoisting configuration, the davit systems safely and smoothly handle a maximum weight from 4.5t (S) to 25t (XL) in sea conditions up to a significant wave height of 3.5m (and up to 4.0m in emergency situations). Each system is equipped with a wave compensation system to extend workability and ensure operational safety. An improved cable spooling setup is part of the sustainable and robust design, guaranteeing durability and reliability.

Margus Vanaselja, CEO of Baltic Workboats states: “This project represents a major milestone for Baltic Workboats as the largest vessel we have ever undertaken. Our extensive experience and proven ability to deliver complex projects give us confidence in this collaboration with SMST, which shares a similar background of technically advanced projects. Their strong track record and innovative solutions make them a trusted partner.”    

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