Cummins Engines Power the Swissco Cheetah

Hong Kong based Cheoy Lee Shipyard recently delivered the first of two 36 by 7.6-meter crew boats from their shipyard in Zuhai China. Designed by Incat Crowther the Swissco Cheetah’s red mono-hull has capacity for 50 tons of cargo on its 94 square meter after deck.

The Cummins Hong Kong branch supplied the three Cummins KTA38-M3 HD engines that power the Swissco Cheetah. Each engine delivers 1007 kW (1350 bhp) at 1900 RPM to fixed-pitch propellers through Twin Disc reduction gears. This gives the vessel a 24-knot service speed and a top speed of 27 knots.

Built to ABS class the vessel’s tankage includes 57,400 liters of fuel and 21,250 liters of fresh water. Accommodation is provided for ten crewmembers in six cabins and seating for up to 70 passengers. Forward doors in the deck cabin permit the option of transferring personnel from the bow.

Incat Crowther information points out that, while this is the first of this design built by Cheoy Lee, there is a continuing strong relationship between the designer and builders. A sister-vessel will deliver later this year. At the end of May the Swissco Cheetah is based in Singapore preparing for its first assignment. Cummins Sales and Service Singapore Pte Ltd will provide after-market support.

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Press Release, May 30, 2013; Image: Incat Crowther /Cheoy Lee