Key Certifications for Enhanced Offshore Operations

To determine if both vessels could meet the stricter stability criteria and identify necessary ship modifications to obtain the SPS & IP-Code notation, Jumbo enlisted DEKC Maritime. DEKC conducted extensive stability calculations, provided advice on the most efficient modifications, and carried out engineering work, including arrangements, construction plans, and updating systems diagrams.

Additionally, modifications to safety- and ballast systems were required resulting in the need to upgrade the vessel’s integrated automation and alarm monitoring system to the latest standards, empowering simultaneously Jumbo Maritime & Offshore to further engage on their digitalization roadmap, to mine more data from their fleet that will assist to further optimize technical- and sustainable performance.

Since both vessels sail under the Dutch flag and are classed by Lloyd’s Register, open communication with these authorities was crucial to ensure a clear understanding of the applicable rules, the required modifications and planning as the ships are operational deployed.

Special Purpose Ship (SPS) certification is a designation given to vessels that are designed or in case of Jumbo Maritime & Offshore, to carry out specialized operations at sea, such as offshore construction, maintenance, and installation tasks, often in the offshore energy sector. These ships must meet certain safety and operational standards that are different from those for traditional cargo or passenger vessels, reflecting their unique roles and the specialized personnel they carry.