South Africa: Veercraft Launches Two Incat-Design Crewboats

Incat Crowther announced the launch of two 30m monohull crew boats by Veecraft Marine in South Africa. Perez and Deborah are the first Incat Crowther-designed vessels to be built by Veecraft.

The vessels will be delivered to C&I Leasing in Nigeria, where they will operate in support of offshore energy installations.

Each vessel features a large working deck, protected by guard rails, with available cargo space of nearly 80m2. The main passenger cabin features doors forward and aft.

The forward cabin doors lead directly to the bow transfer station, protected by handrails, which allows safe, direct transfer to oil rigs.

Each of the vessels is be powered by 3 Caterpillar C32s producing 1450hp, with propulsion by fixed-pitched propellers. Loaded service speed is 25 knots.

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Offshore Energy Today Staff , November 24, 2011