South Africa: Veercraft Marine Launches New Crew Boat

Incat Crowther has announced the launch of the 20m monohull crew boat Ahuva. Built by Veecraft Marine in South Africa, Ahuva will join 30m monohull crewboats Perez and Deborah in the C&I Leasing fleet in Nigeria.

Ahuva is specifically designed for efficient safe crew transfer to offshore energy installations.

Ahuva is powered by a pair of MAN 284LE410 main engines, each producing 820kW. The vessel is propelled by Hamilton HM521 waterjets. The vessel will operate at a service speed of 25 knots, and is capable of a top speed in excess of 32 knots.

As with Perez and Deborah, the vessels were specifically designed to be robust in operation, with simple systems; in line with the demands of the region. Like Perez and Deborah, Ahuva is classed by Bureau Veritas.

The diversity of these products is further proof of Incat Crowther’s experience and capability.

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Offshore Energy Today Staff, December 19, 2011