CTruk starts work on second SWATH

CTruk is using the wealth of operational feedback it gleened during composite SWATH workboat CWind Astute’s first year at sea to fine tune the design for this second newbuild.

Stuart Richardson, owner, Technical Marine Support, said: “CTruk gave us the opportunity to work closely with them which has resulted in an innovative boat with excellent sea keeping ability that deals with harsh offshore conditions head on.”

He added that the new vessel will provide superior comfort levels for technicians transiting to installations even further out to sea.

CTruk says that the most important new addition to the new SWATH is that it’s equipped with Rolls-Royce Kamewa FF41 waterjets, which are expected to increase the vessel’s manoeuvrability and responsiveness in all sea conditions.

It will also have a revised engine and transmission layout in order to optimise the longitudinal centre of gravity, meaning ballast volumes are reduced so the vessel is lighter, thereby increasing fuel efficiency.

Added to this, the new SWATH’s refined hull shape gives extra displacement, optimising inherent versatility with the option to carry more weight. The ability to reduce draft if required will also allow the craft access to shallow harbours and to beach safely.

In addition, a more ergonomic wheelhouse console arrangement, with slightly increased height, is expected to positively impact operator fatigue in harsh conditions.

The vessel is expected for delivery in March 2014.