9th fast crew boat for repeat customer
Strategic Marine has successfully completed construction and has delivered the first of a pair of 42m Fast Crew Boats for repeat customer, Centus Marine.
The handover ceremony took place on 24 June 2021 at Strategic Marine’s Singapore shipyard.
The vessel, named Centus Nine, is a customized solution developed in close collaboration with Centus Marine to meet their specific operational needs for an offshore support vessel.
It is the ninth vessel built by Strategic Marine to enter Centus Marine’s fleet and follows the delivery of a 40m FCB in February 2021. The second vessel is a sistership that will be delivered in 4th Quarter 2021.
Centus Nine has new features and additions such as dedicated bow loading, an enlarged wheelhouse and personnel cabins based on feedback from Centus’ customers and operational staff, all developed with the aim of delivering the best possible vessel performance and enhanced capabilities.
Centus Nine completed sea trials in June and received glowing feedback by the Owner. In particular, the results from the speed trial are impressive and provides clear evidence of the benefits of Strategic Marine’s rigorous weight control measures implemented across its vessel range. With the presence of an independent surveyor, she achieved a service speed in excess of 30 knots and a top speed in excess of 31 knots in sea state 2 conditions.
The vessel is propelled by three Cummins KTA50 engines. She will cruise at over 30 knots and can reach top speed of almost 32 knots
The crew accommodation area features 12 berths in seven cabins while the main deck lounge can comfortably accommodate up to 100 personnel in spacious business class recliner seats.
Strategic Marine Group has built and delivered more than 600 vessels made of both aluminium and steel for a variety of clients in the maritime, offshore and naval defence sectors.
By Jake Frith
