Multi Cat 1908 Electric
Drawing on 25 years of expertise with its versatile Multi Cat workhorse, Damen Shipyards Group in the present day unveiled a zero-emission model of the vessel, the Multi Cat 1908 Electric on the Seawork trade show in Southampton, U.Ok.
The Multi Cat is a multi-purpose workboat designed for operations in each shallow and deeper waters. Over the years, Damen’s Multi Cats have gained a well-deserved status for reliability and effectivity. Now, the corporate has developed a completely electrical model match for the longer term.
Damen has designed the MuC 1908 E to function inland, in harbor and alongside the coast, as much as 20 nautical miles from shore, endeavor numerous duties together with pushing, towing, anchor dealing with, buoy restoration, surveying, bunker provide, waste/oil restoration and help duties.
Despite its progressive character, the vessel relies on a confirmed platform; the Damen Multi Cat 1908, a vessel that has demonstrated its capabilities throughout over 25 years of profitable operation.
Damen has additionally developed appreciable expertise within the supply of electrical and hybrid vessels, together with tugs and ferries, examples of which might be discovered working all through the world.
The MuC 1908 E is ready to function for as much as twelve hours on a single cost, bringing a full day’s work snug into vary. The batteries are, moreover, in a position to energy the vessel for as much as a decade following supply.
The Multi Cat additionally advantages from Damen’s expertise in digitalization and options Damen’s Triton linked vessel platform. From sensors positioned all through the vessel, Triton collects information to place the operator in management. As properly as offering a complete overview of battery efficiency, Triton gives the means to optimize effectivity and conduct preventive upkeep.
In line with its philosophy of supporting its shoppers with tailor-made providers packages all through the lifecycle, Damen goals to transcend the supply of a vessel, taking over an integrator position. In the case of an electrical vessel, this may embody offering consultancy and recommendation, for instance referring to the native electrical energy provide and the infrastructure require to work with it.
Additionally, Damen is ready to present extra gear, for instance the onshore charging infrastructure. The firm additionally gives coaching for crews with a view to familiarize them with the operation of an electrical vessel.
Based on its apply of constructing its normal vessels in collection and conserving them in inventory to facilitate speedy supply, Damen is planning to begin development of the primary MuC 1908 E in fourth quarter 2023 at its Hardinxveld shipyard within the Netherlands.
“With our commitment to increased maritime sustainability, we wanted to create a versatile workboat that could bring zero emissions performance to a wide range of operations, said Jeroen van Woerkum, commercial manager at Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld. “A Multi Cat is the perfect vessel for this, thanks to its flexibility and versatility. Further to this, the MuC 1908 suggested itself for the task, having been so successful over the years. What we have done, is taken a proven platform, and combined it with the experience we have gained in recent years in electrification, to create an innovative vessel that has the potential to make a considerable impact on maritime emissions.”
