Damen Shoalbusters are versatile, multi-purpose vessels, designed to work in shallow, as well as deeper waters. The Shoalbuster has a proven track record and is fit for every purpose.

A multi-purpose design able to perform a variety of operations from towing/pushing to dredge support, and buoy/anchor handling in both inland and coastal waters.

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The Shoalbuster 3514 SD features a 2.9-metre shallow draught design and a free deck space of 140 m2, making the vessel a substantial and versatile working platform. Able to access waters inaccessible to other vessels of a similar size, the Shoalbuster 3514 SD has four propellers, an impressive bollard pull of 60 tonnes and powerful deck equipment. Suitable for a wide variety of tasks such as ROV surveys, mooring, pushing, dredging support, ocean-going towage and general offshore supply duties, there is also the option to equip the Shoalbuster 3514 with DP2 capabilities.

Shoalbuster 3514 SD

The Damen Shoalbuster 3815 SD is the ultra-shallow draught design of the Shoalbuster series, having a maximum draught of just 1.6 metres. With four aft propellers, this unique vessel has a huge cargo deck of 180 m2 and spacious, comfortable accommodation. The Shoalbuster 3815 SD is a highly versatile workboat capable of taking on a wide variety of assignments from handling anchors, buoys and hoses to towing and other general support tasks.

Shoalbuster 3815 SD

The Damen Shoalbuster 2308 is a multifunctional, versatile tug ideal for harbour duties, with the ability to take on a wide range of tasks such as plough dredging, towing, pilotage and survey duties. Although it is a compact vessel, the Shoalbuster 2308 is a strongly-built tug featuring heavy-duty fendering and powerful deck equipment. The Shoalbuster 2308 is frequently used as a ploughing vessel: a dedicated ploughing wire passage is fitted in the bow to facilitate optimal performance.

Shoalbuster 2308

Damen’s Shoalbuster 3512 is one of the largest vessels of the Shoalbuster series, with a huge 400-tonne deadweight, a triple propulsion arrangement and a  50-tonne bollard pull capacity. Despite its size, the vessel has a draught of just 3.5 metres, also giving it unrivalled capabilities in shallow waters. With spacious accommodation and a large messroom, this multipurpose workboat can undertake a wide range of roles including towing, mooring, pushing, anchor handling, dredge support, supplying and other support roles.

Shoalbuster 3512

The Damen Shoalbuster 2709 ICE is a compact, multifunctional vessel, with an ice class notation. Like all the vessels in Damen’s Shoalbuster range it is a multipurpose, shallow draught workboat capable of undertaking a wide range of roles including towing, mooring, pushing, anchor handling, dredge support, supplying and other activities. The Shoalbuster 2709 ICE features a reinforced hull, robust propulsion arrangement and steering gear in line with Bureau Veritas Ice Class notation 1C, as well as a waterfall winch.

Shoalbuster 2709 ICE

The Damen Shoalbuster 3612 is the powerhouse of the Shoalbuster series, with the highest bollard pull of 70 tonnes. Featuring three propellers and a powerful auxiliary engine, the Damen Shoalbuster 3612 is an extremely versatile workboat capable of taking on a wide variety of assignments. This robust vessel has spacious, modern accommodation suitable for a 15-strong crew. There is also an option to equip the Shoalbuster 3612 with DP 1.

Shoalbuster 3612

The Damen Shoalbuster 3209 is a multifunctional, versatile tug with the ability to take on a wide range of tasks such as (oceangoing) towage, mooring, anchor handling, pushing and firefighting. The vessel has an elongated work deck ideal for anchor handling activities and with plenty of space for storage. The main deck equipment is the waterfall winch, deck crane, towing pins and stern roller. A dedicated firefighting engine is fitted, together with two monitors on the top deck.

Shoalbuster 3209

For a compact vessel the Damen Shoalbuster 2711 has a powerful bollard pull of more than 40 tonnes and an impressive cargo capacity. As with all Damen workboats, this Shoalbuster is renowned for its versatility and its capability to handle a vast range of tasks. The spacious accommodation is suitable for 7 persons and includes a large messroom and an independent galley. Featuring a large deadweight of 120 ton, the vessel is also equipped with a moonpool to accommodate transducers.

Shoalbuster 2711

The Damen Shoalbuster 2609 is a compact, multifunctional vessel. Like all the vessels in Damen’s Shoalbuster range it is a multipurpose, shallow draught workboat capable of undertaking a wide range of roles including towing, mooring, pushing, anchor handling, dredge support, supplying and other support activities. The main deck equipment is the double drum winch, deck crane, towing pins and stern roller. The work deck provides ample space for storing heavy equipment and the vessel features a moonpool to accommodate transducers.




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