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Swiftships Inc News

23 Oct 2017

Economics & Utility Redefine Today’s Workboat Output

(Photo: Silverships)

GoM shipyards are meeting the demand for right-sized, multi-mission boats. In the last decade, Gulf Coast shipyards have watched demand for multi-mission vessels grow from foreign governments and U.S. authorities. In particular, local counties and municipalities – pinched by shrinking budgets and expanding mission sets – began the march to leverage a single hull for more than one task. And, since these boats can serve military or civilian needs, the need for boatbuilders to quickly adapt a standard hull form to a particular requirement became a highly desired skill set.

10 Jul 2013

Two Crewboats Sold to Mexico

Photo: Marcon International Inc.

Marcon International Inc. reported the sale of two 105’ x 22’ x 8’ depth, aluminum crew boats by a private U.S. Owner to Mexican buyers. The triple screw, sister-vessels were built in 1981 and 1982 by Swiftships, Inc. in Lafitte, Louisiana. Both are powered by three turbocharged GM 12V71TI diesels, generating a total of 1,530BHP at 2,100RPM, which propels the boats at a speed of 20 – 25kn. Capacities include about 34 LT of cargo on an open 43’ x 17’ cargo deck aft, 2,400g fuel and 1,000g fresh water.

15 May 2002

Diamond Services Adds New DP-Equipped Crew Boat

Morgan City based Diamond Services will soon take delivery of another 170-ft. crew/supply boat from Swiftships Inc. also of Morgan City, La. The new 170x30x13-ft. aluminum vessel will have a 105x24-ft. open cargo deck with a 200 long ton capacity. In addition to seating for 80 passengers, the boat will have accommodation for up to nine crew in four double and a single Captain's cabin. Tankage will include: ship's fuel 5,800 gallons; transferable fuel 17,800 gallons; transferable potable water 24,800 gallons; fresh water 1,230 gallons; sewage tank 720 gallons; ballast tank 12,200 gallons. KTA38-M2 12-cylinder engines rated 1350 HP continuous at 1900 RPM. are fitted with AF M/N BW255 marine gears.

12 Jul 1999

Offshore Support Focus

Diamond Services Corp., based in Morgan City, La., knows the importance of staying competitive in the oilfield service industry, which is why the company broke conventional rules of "propping" and built Mr. Mel, the first waterjet-powered crew/supply boat to work in the Gulf of Mexico. The diesel engine/waterjet combination, considered an innovative choice of propulsion system for a crewboat, offers advantages of increased speed, maneuverability and flexibility over propellers. The 145 ft. aluminum monohull, built by Swiftships, Inc., was delivered in February 1995. At the time, Mr. Mel was powered by four 815 bhp diesels driving four Hamilton HM-571 water jets through a Twin Disc MG-5202 gear with a 2:1 reduction ratio. Mr.

12 Jul 1999

Offshore Support Focus

Diamond Services Corp., based in Morgan City, La., knows the importance of staying competitive in the oilfield service industry, which is why the company broke conventional rules of "propping" and built Mr. Mel, the first waterjet-powered crew/supply boat to work in the Gulf of Mexico. The diesel engine/waterjet combination, considered an innovative choice of propulsion system for a crewboat, offers advantages of increased speed, maneuverability and flexibility over propellers. The 145 ft. aluminum monohull, built by Swiftships, Inc., was delivered in February 1995. At the time, Mr. Mel was powered by four 815 bhp diesels driving four Hamilton HM-571 water jets through a Twin Disc MG-5202 gear with a 2:1 reduction ratio. Mr.

27 Jul 1999

Taking Care of Business

Diamond Services Corp., based in Morgan City, La., knows the importance of staying competitive in the oilfield service industry, which is why the company broke conventional rules of "propping" and built Mr. Mel, the first waterjet-powered crew/supply boat to work in the Gulf of Mexico. The diesel engine/waterjet combination, considered an innovative choice of propulsion system for a crewboat, offers advantages of increased speed, maneuverability and flexibility over propellers. The 145 ft. aluminum monohull, built by Swiftships, Inc., was delivered in February 1995. At the time, Mr. Mel was powered by four 815 bhp diesels driving four Hamilton HM-571 water jets through a Twin Disc MG-5202 gear with a 2:1 reduction ratio. Mr.