The construction of the FCS 7011 has continued throughout the coronavirus pandemic, with Damen implementing robust measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all involved with the project. Due to the ongoing nature of the pandemic, the launch was a very low-scale event instead of the large celebration that would usually be held for such a momentous occasion.The vessel is the largest ever to have been launched in Antalya Free Zone. On top of that, the launching was a very specific operation handled by two cranes which were transported by 50 trucks to settle on site, since the current launching facility is under re-construction. Despite this, the launching remains a very important milestone in the development of the vessel and a significant step towards its completion. Following the conclusion of outfitting activities now taking place, the FCS 7011 will undergo sea trials off Antalya to test and demonstrate her capabilities. Following this, she will sail to the Netherlands where Ampelmann will install their gangway system, ready for fully-integrated proof of concept trials in the North Sea.
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