DAMEN Modular Container Carrier
🛠️ Ship Overview
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[*] [b]Name:[/b] Damen Modular Multi Cat 1805
[*] [b]Type:[/b] Modular multi-purpose workboat
[*] [b]Purpose:[/b] Anchor handling, towing, dredge support, coastal logistics, buoy maintenance, offshore energy support, and cargo container handling via modular deck systems
[*] [b]Powerplant:[/b] Twin high-torque hydraulic drive units powered by diesel generators
[*] [b]Navigation:[/b] Integrated radar and modular control systems
[*] Length: ~18.0m (59.1 ft)
[*] Beam: ~5.0m (16.4 ft)
[*] Draught: ~1.8m (5.9 ft)
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👷♂️ Operational Role
[b]About the Damen Modular Multi Cat 1805[/b]
This steel-built, modular multi-purpose vessel is designed for sheltered and inland water services.
Based on a proven Damen standard design, the 1805 combines twin hydraulic screw propulsion with a flexible deck layout—perfect for offshore support, buoy maintenance, and container handling.
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🎮 Controls & Operation
Control Element
Function
[b]1 Key[/b]
Reverse gear (Both Screws)
[b]3 Key[/b]
Heading hold
[b]5 Key[/b]
Navigation lights
[b]6 Key[/b]
Emergency bilge pumps
[b]Right of Helm[/b]
Throttle control for both hydraulic "electric" drives
🎮 Ramp Control
[b]1 Key[/b]
Winch up (raise ramp)
[b]2 Key[/b]
Winch down (lower ramp)
[b]Space Bar[/b]
Gate lock (engage when ramp is fully raised)
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🚀 Startup Procedure
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[*] Go to the Engine Room on the starboard side and press the [b]Start Key[/b] (center console).
[*] Use [b]Throttle[/b] (right side of helm) to engage hydraulic drive units.
[*] Verify hydraulic pressure and generator output before maneuvering.
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📜 Build History & Notes
This Damen Modular Multi Cat 1805 is recreated in Stormworks with a focus on modular realism and twin-screw hydraulic propulsion.
⚠️ Deck Load Warning
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[*] This vessel is rated for a [b]maximum deck cargo weight of 4,620 kilograms[/b].
[*] Recommended to stay below 3,000 kilograms Exceeding this limit will compromise [b]stability[/b], increase [b]capsize risk in rough seas.[/b]
[*] Deck-mounted cargo raises the [b]center of gravity[/b], making the vessel dangerously top-heavy.
[*] Overloaded deck mass can cause [b]sudden tipping[/b], leading to full capsize at any time.
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