History and ownership
The Atlantic Guardian Vessel (IMO 9239355) was delivered in December 2001 by Van der Giessen-de Noord, Netherlands.
Recorded owners include Global Marine Systems, RBS, DeepOcean Shipping III, North Sea Invest, Atlantic Guardian AS and North Sea Commander Shipping.
Technical details
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LOA: 103.49 metres
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Width (beam): 18 metres
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Deadweight: 3,538 tonnes
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Draught: 5.75 metres
Built for cable repair/laying and support work, she carries two 842 m³ cable tanks, DP2 Kongsberg positioning, HiPAP 500, Sonardyne pole, a 20 t A-frame, and cranes.
Propulsion includes three Wärtsilä 9L26A engines, azimuth propellers, plus bow/tunnel thrusters. A 2014 upgrade covered accommodation, crane and propulsion.
Operational area
Operating across the North Sea and Baltic Sea, regular routes connect key European hubs like Gdynia, Poland, and Sunderland, UK.
Crew and lifestyle
Capacity is 45, with single/double cabins, hospital, conference room and fast rescue craft. Atlantic Guardian crew reviews can help compare onboard conditions.
For Atlantic Guardian jobs, check operator requirements: roles may include bridge, engine, DP, deck, crane, survey and cable teams.
Environmental initiatives
Published vessel specs list freshwater generation equipment and a Teamtech OGS 400C incinerator.