Blyth Catamarans has delivered a new 15m survey vessel with Furuno full-specified radar and GPS technologies to a university in Germany.
Commissioned by the University of Rostock, Limanda features two built in survey stations and a fully-developed LAN and WLAN network technology with internet access, alongside the latest safety equipment.
“On deck equipment include a hydraulically operated 1 tonne A-frame, a deck winch, a moonpool, and an optimized hiab crane which is wirelessly operated and a stainless steel observation platform to the roof,” said Blyth Catamarans.
22 knots top speed
During its successful sea trials, Limanda achieved a top speed of 22 knots and a cruising speed of 18knots. It is powered by twin engines "MAN 500hp Tier 3", supplied by PME Power Systems. These engines are built with technology that was designed for the use of low-sulphur fuels.
Construction of the vessel started at the beginning of 2020, with work finished in time to ship the vessel at the end of the year. Limanda is the sister ship of Keil University’s Egidora, which was built by Blyth Catamarans in 2018.
Blyth Catamarans have confirmed it is currently in the process of completing a 14m survey vessel 14m which will be launched shortly.
Blyth Catamarans designs its vessels entirely inhouse. Engineering and electronics are supplied and fitted internally, and all stainless-steel fittings are custom made within the company’s own dedicated fabrication workshop.
By Rebecca Jeffrey
