Seacat Services launches new-design, UK-built crew supply vessel

Built by South Boats IOW in the Isle of Wight, UK, the 26 m crew transfer vessel has been designed for long hours at sea, with a 26,000 litre fuel tank facilitating fewer refuels and less downtime during operations. The vessel is also capable of carrying 20 ft equipment containers.

Tank testing of the design highlighted the benefits of an increased raft height from the wet deck to the sea, reducing the impact of waves as well as decreasing internal noise levels within the cabin.

The vessel is the “very first workboat to benefit from this unique, three-year research and development tank-testing programme,” according to Seacat Services md Ian Baylis. “Seacat Intrepid is arguably the most advanced and capable offshore energy support vessel available to charter.

The vessel will be deployed on winter charter in the English Channel/North Sea area servicing wind farms. “This first 26-metre workboat is another important step forwards for Seacat Services – and with our second 26-metre vessel already in build, it marks an important moment in the evolution, development and history of European offshore energy workboats,” Baylis added.

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