The newest evolution of the StratCat 27 CTV design has been developed by BMT for Strategic Marine and HST Marine
Purus Marine’s Swansea, U.Ok. primarily based offshore wind service subsidiary HST Marine has chosen BMT’s StratCat 27 design for 4 hybrid crew switch vessels it has ordered from Singapore shipbuilder Strategic Marine. Set for supply within the first half of 2023, they would be the first parallel hybrid propulsion CTVs to be in-built Asia, in line with BMT.
The design is the results of a collaborative course of between the BMT and Strategic Marine groups. The CTV has been designed for optimum operational effectivity throughout a variety of loading situations with BMT’s confirmed hull type, maximizing waterline size whereas sustaining a loadline size below 24 meters and serving to scale back emissions and gasoline consumption, with a dependable mounted pitch propeller Cat C32 propulsion system.
With a most velocity of greater than 26 knots, the design permits crews to move technicians quickly and effectively.
The StratCat 27 vessels embody the most recent technology, patented BMT Active Fender System (AFS) know-how that dampens contact with the turbine tower. This reduces affect masses on turbine buildings and permits vessels to interact at greater sea states, enhancing security throughout personnel transfers.
The cabin design has been optimized for improved consolation and workflow, with ample cupboard space, enterprise class seating for twenty-four offshore service personnel and lodging for as much as 9 crew members. To enhance visibility from the helm, the vessel’s bridge deck structure has been enhanced with ergonomic positioning to extend consolation for the bridge crew.
The parallel hybrid system which reduces foremost engine hours and upkeep prices, can even considerably scale back vessel noise and vibration and, relying on the vessel’s operational profile and charging amenities, can considerably reduce the vessel’s operational carbon footprint.
“We are very proud to be able to continue our collaboration with Strategic Marine, customizing our designs and support services, alongside their growing roster of CTV newbuilds. Our CTV offshore wind range, currently exceeding 70 CTV designs already in operation on wind farms around the world, is designed to meet the varying and increasingly complex needs of the industry whilst delivering on our commitment to reduce the vessels’ impact on the environment,” mentioned Martin Bissuel, BMT’s head of economic ship design gross sales. “With offshore wind expanding globally, coupled with the challenges of constructing and maintaining wind farms/CTVs in a variety of locations, a very flexible and forward-thinking design mindset is needed. I can’t wait to see these boat enter service with HST Marine.”
“Strategic Marine’s collaboration with BMT is proving successful once again with the latest version of the increasingly popular StratCat 27,” mentioned Strategic Marine CEO Chan Eng Yew. “These will be the first hybrid StratCat 27s for our client HST Marine’s exciting new CTV project in the European region. It’s the latest example of how we are working with specialist partners to build ever-expanding fleets of low carbon vessels which is a step-forward in our decarbonization goals across our product range geared towards meeting market requirements.”
