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MULTRASHIP.COM
SALVAGE
READINESS
Multraship is highly committed to Emergency
Response Salvage, maintaining dedicated salvage
stations and holding a standby agreement with the
Zeeland Safety Region for the provision of fire-fighting
tugs along the River Scheldt. The company holds a
long-term contract with the Dutch government for
the provision of Emergency Towing Services with
the ETV ‘Guardian’, based in Den Helder. When wind
conditions reach Beaufort 5 and above, the ETV
will put to sea and make itself available to provide
emergency assistance to drifting vessels or ships
in distress, and to deliver life-saving services. In
addition to its use as an Emergency Towing Vessel,
the vessel can also be used as a platform for Search
and Rescue (SAR) operations.
“
MULTRASHIP ARE A GENUINE FAMILY BUSINESS.
IT’S IN THEIR BLOOD. THEY INVEST IN THEIR
PEOPLE AND FLEET AND ARE WHOLLY COMMITTED.
OPERATIONALLY THEY DO A GREAT JOB, WHICH
SERVES THE NETHERLANDS COASTGUARD WELL
AND KEEPS US FRONTLINE.
CAPTAIN (RNLN) RONALD BLOK MSC.,
DIRECTOR, NETHERLANDS COASTGUARD
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