MELLUM

The Mellum (IMO: 8301981) is a multipurpose vessel capable of oil recovery and chemical recovery. Further it is an emergency tug and an ice breaker. It is equipped with:

• 2 Sweeping arms with 320 m3/h each for oils with max viscositiy of 12,000 cSt to 15,000 cSt
• One crane, max 120 kN, max 15 m,
• Special separation plant for oils with max viscosity of 12 000 cSt to 15 000 cSt
• Gase / chemicals detection and protection systems
• Fire fighting systems
• First aid room (no doctor on board !)
• 2/4 high sea fenders for lightering / cargo transfer operations on board (ship’s equipment)
• 910 m3 tank space

The vessel is 80 meters long, 15 meters wide, was built in 1984 and is crewed by a minimum of 16 persons. It is owned by the German 'Bundesministerium für Verkehr-, Bau und Stadtentwicklung' (Ministry of Transport) and is based in Wilhelmshaven, Germany.

The Mellum entered Rotterdam this morning for a visit at the Parkhaven, Rotterdam.