Incat Crowther to Build a 63-ft Monohull Crewboat

Incat Crowther announced a contract to design a 63-ft Monohull Crewboat to be built by VeeCraft Marine in South Africa.

The vessel is characterized by its large foredeck, which has 27sqm of cargo space. The bow features a passenger boarding area for safe and efficient transfers to offshore factilites. A dedicated passageway is located to the port side, directly accessing the main passenger cabin. This cabin has comfortable seating for 25 passengers, and a bathroom. There is a rescue zone situated over the large aft platform.

Below decks, the vessel has 4 crew berths, a galley and mess and a bathroom. The vessel will be powered by a pair of MAN 284 LE 413 main engines, each producing 1000hp @ 2100 rpm.

The vessel will have a loaded service speed of 25 knots and a maximum speed in excess of 30 knots. In addition to this vessel, Incat Crowther has two x 91.8-ft Wave Piercing Catamarans and three x 57.4-ft Catamarans under construction. This vessel brings to 10 the number of offshore energy service vessels under construction to Incat Crowther’s designs. In total, Incat Crowther currently has over 30 vessels under construction across a wide range of uses.

Specifications – 63-ft Monohull Crewboat:
Principal dimensions
Length, o.a    63 ft
Length, w.l.    60.7 ft
Beam, o.a.    18.5 ft
Draft (hull)    3.6 ft
Depth    9.8 ft
Construction    marine grade aluminium

Capacities
Fuel oil    1,375 gal
Fresh water    343 gal
Sullage    80 gal
Passengers    25
Crew    4

Propulsion and performance
Speed (service)    25 knots
Speed (max)    30 knots
Main engines    2 x MAN 284 LE 413
Power    2 x 735kW @ 2,100rpm
Propulsion    2 x Hamilton HM521 Waterjets
Generators    1 x Perkins 4.4gM, 48 kVA

Regulatory
Flag    Nigeria
Class / Survey    Bureau Veritas  HULL MACH Crew Boat Sea Area 2