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Expedition vessel Game Changer delivered

Game Changer recently departed the Damen yard in the Netherlands following extensive modifications.

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The customised vessel will be used around the world for marine conservation, ocean research, documenting ocean biodiversity and luxury dive expeditions.

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Launched at Damen in the Netherlands in 2017, Game Changer is a 69.15-metre vessel (227 ft) based on the Damen Yacht Support 6911.

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She was sold following her appearance at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2017 before returning to the Damen Shipyards Gorinchem facility for modifications.

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Owners Representative Mike Rouse supervised the extensive modifications project, which resulted in new guest and crewareas as well as a superbly equipped dive centre with a custom set-up and tri-mix facilities by Moondog Diving.

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The newly delivered vessel is certified for Arctic and Antarctic operations in compliance with the IMO Polar Code.

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“It has been a long and intense period of work preparing Game Changer for the exciting projects that lie ahead,” Mike comments. “We are confident we are starting this exciting journey with a very capable vessel.”

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Her custom-built C-Researcher submarine by U-Boat Worx can dive to 1,100 metres (3,600 ft). A deep-rated Falcon ROV by Saab Seaeye (1,000 metres / 3,300 ft) further complements her capabilities.

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In addition to her dive facilities, she features a fully certified helideck and below-deck heli hangar.

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The vessel’s custom Airbus H130 T2 helicopter equipped with a Shotover 8k camera system supports the outstanding media capability on board.

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Game Changer can carry a substantial amount of extra provisions, fuel (marine, aviation and petrol), luggage and spare parts to support extended periods in remote locations.

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