See the CTruk 20T on the Seawork pontoon

CWind Adventure is an example of the company’s 18.5m CTruk 20T model OWSV, an example of which will be on the floating pontoon at Seawork 2013 along with a military demonstrator vessel. It will be the first time CTruk has brought vessels to Seawork and follows their successful presence at the event a year ago, which led directly to several contracts. CTruk has launched five vessels since the last Seawork, with a couple more due in the water before Seawork 2013.

CWind Adventure is operated under the CWind boat share initiative, the vessel will go straight to work as part of the company’s growing charter fleet. Boat share partners Peter Richards and Sally Arthey of WTGS have been in the business since 2004 and have operated many types of vessel.

Peter Richards said: “WTGS have built up a good reputation in the industry, having worked on many offshore wind projects around Britain, the Netherlands and Belgium and we pride ourselves on the level of service given onboard. We chose a CTruk 20T based on our experience in the field and the knowledge that fuel economy and versatility play a major part in vessel charter decisions. The 20T is capable of delivering both, as well as allowing us to maintain a high level of service with a comfortable transit.”

Rapid acceptance of the 18.5m composite twin-hull design has seen CTruk deliver its tenth 20T inside two years. Managing director Ben Simpson said: “Peter and Sally know better than most the heavy demands made on these vessels 24/7 in what is a very harsh environment, so their choice of a CTruk 20T is a real testament to the technological advances inherent in our latest design.”

To celebrate the milestone launch, CTruk recently hosted a family day for its staff. There will hopefully be cause for further celebration following the expanded presence at Seawork this year.