The 50th Flex crewboat named ‘Kirrie’, built for the FEMCO Group for deployment off Russia’s Sakhalin Island, has been completed by the Penguin Shipyard. The vessel based on Penguin’s new Flex-38 hull form is a stretched, re-engineered and optimised version of the Flex-36, the industry-leading multi-role crewboat.
In addition to an optimised hull form and a re-designed aerodynamic deck house, the Flex-38 is sleeker, lighter and faster than its 36-metre predecessor.
The Flex-38SL, 4050-BHP multi-role offshore crewboat, has a 100 square metre cargo deck area (versus 80 square metres on the Flex-38S) and carrying capacities for 70 passengers. The vessel is capable of reaching speeds of up to 27 knots, making it the world’s fastest mid-sized crewboat with mechanical controlled engines.
Hull Particulars
Length Overall 38.00 m
Beam 7.60 m
Moulded Depth 3.65 m
Loaded Draft 1.88 m
Fuel Oil 72,000 l
Fresh Water 30,000 l
[mappress] Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, June 18, 2013