Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) has delivered the Guardian 14, an FCS 3307 patrol vessel, to Nigeria’s Homeland Integrated Offshore Services Ltd (Homeland IOSL) for offshore patrol duties in Nigerian waters. The vessel, now on charter with an international energy company, is the tenth Damen-built ship to join Homeland’s fleet.
Homeland IOSL contracted the vessel last year, leveraging Damen’s series production system, which ensures rapid delivery by maintaining vessels in stock.
The FCS 3307 Patrol features Damen’s Sea Axe hull technology for enhanced speed, stability, and fuel efficiency. Its design includes a spacious aft deck for cargo transfer to offshore facilities.
Homeland IOSL CEO, Dr. Louis Ekere, noted that Guardian 14 includes ballistic protection in the wheelhouse and messroom, an electronic fuel monitoring system (EFMS) for real-time fuel use tracking, and a night vision camera. A daughter craft enhances round-the-clock operational capacity.
The vessel reaches speeds of up to 29 knots and accommodates six crew members and twelve security personnel. It can remain at sea for up to four weeks, covering 1,200 nautical miles.
Damen is also providing crew training and a spare parts package as part of its aftersales support.
Homeland IOSL supports Nigeria’s oil and gas sector with marine logistics, facility maintenance, and project management services. The company’s fleet includes fast supply vessels, platform support ships, and security patrol boats, with its first Damen vessel acquired in 2014.
