Incat Crowther
Marine engineering company Incat Crowther and Singapore shipbuilder Penguin International have been hired to design and construct a new 36-metre fast supply vessel (FSV) for O3S – Oil Senegal Support Services
The new vessel will be capable of transporting 28 service personnel as well as 20 tonnes of cargo at speeds of up to 33.5 knots.
The vessel design represents a blend of features from the offshore wind and offshore oil and gas sectors. The underlying catamaran hull form is derived from Penguin’s WindFlex-32 CTV, co-developed with Incat Crowther.
The 62 sq m foredeck has an enclosed cargo area and a FROG crew transfer crane personnel transfer from the vessel to offshore infrastructure. The vessel has also been fitted with a performance bow fender to optimise safety when transferring personnel to the platform in open ocean conditions.
The new vessel will also be fitted with the latest emissions reduction technology to ensure it is IMO Tier III compliant. According to Incat Crowther, it will offer emissions compliance significantly beyond other vessels operating in the region.
“Incat Crowther and Penguin International have a track record of delivering for offshore energy operators seeking bespoke, operationally efficient state-of-the-art vessels. This project will add to the growing number of workboats and CTVs servicing the global offshore energy sector designed and delivered by Incat Crowther and Penguin International,” said Incat Crowther’s technical manager Sam Mackay.
Construction on the new FSV is expected to start later this year, with delivery of the new vessel to the homegrown Senegalese offshore energy service firm expected in 2025.
