Evolution Commercial has launched the first of two Crew Transfer Catamarans, built to service the Oil and Gas industry at Barrow Island. The vessel was fully designed ready for cutting in just 10 days by One 2 Three Naval Architects and the “build to launch” time was only 13 weeks.
The performance of this CTV has also proven the bona fides on the One 2 Three hull shape and attention to detail as the vessel came within 40kg of the designed weight, achieved 6 knots more than the contract speed and sits perfectly on the designed trim at 0.5 degree stern trim throughout the speed range. The efficiency of the hull form is also evident when looking at the wake generated by this uniquely efficient design, or should we say ‘lack of wake’.
Powered with twin Cat C18 main engines rated at 650 BkW (873 BHP) at 2200 RPM and driving through Rolls Royce 36A3 water jets. The Rolls Royce Joystick control system positioned at the main helm and aft docking station also makes for pin point docking with awesome visibility from both stations.
The second of these impressive vessels is due to be launched in about 2 weeks time.
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Press Release, May 2, 2013